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Bachelor's Degree•34 Institutions
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
Annual Full Cost vs. Median Earnings
Each dot represents one program at an institution. Shows the spread of annual sticker price (or net price if sticker price is unavailable) vs earnings 4 years post-grad.
Field Median ($61,356)
P25-P75 Interval ($50,266 - $64,716)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Auburn | AL | $69,657 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $24,323 /yr | - | +$39k |
Denton | TX | $64,716 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $15,649 /yr | $20,000 | +$32k |
Sacramento | CA | $61,410 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $9,338 /yr | $16,500 | +$29k |
Knoxville | TN | $65,144 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $18,976 /yr | $26,000 | +$24k |
San Antonio | TX | $61,356 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $10,836 /yr | $29,650 | +$23k |
Lubbock | TX | $64,751 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $19,070 /yr | $21,950 | +$20k |
Philadelphia | PA | $68,753 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $28,928 /yr | $27,000 | +$16k |
Lincoln | NE | $62,201 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $17,747 /yr | $24,250 | +$5k |
Burbank | CA | - Nat: $60,369 | $33,692 /yr | - | -$0 |
Chicago | IL | - Nat: $60,369 | $49,790 /yr | - | -$0 |
Ruston | LA | - Nat: $60,369 | $11,864 /yr | - | -$0 |
Lafayette | LA | - Nat: $60,369 | $13,530 /yr | - | -$0 |
Boston Architectural College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Boston | MA | - Nat: $60,369 | $25,865 /yr | - | -$0 |
Southfield | MI | - Nat: $60,369 | $32,918 /yr | - | -$0 |
Hattiesburg | MS | - Nat: $60,369 | $21,708 /yr | - | -$0 |
Las Vegas | NV | - Nat: $60,369 | $10,359 /yr | - | -$0 |
Eugene | OR | - Nat: $60,369 | $22,182 /yr | - | -$0 |
Providence | RI | - Nat: $60,369 | $50,507 /yr | - | -$0 |
Houston | TX | - Nat: $60,369 | $14,276 /yr | - | -$0 |
Mequon | WI | - Nat: $60,369 | $36,201 /yr | - | -$0 |
Mississippi State | MS | $61,421 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $17,595 /yr | $22,254 | -$631 |
Nacogdoches | TX | $59,047 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $14,260 /yr | $21,750 | -$8k |
Fort Collins | CO | $61,894 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $21,279 /yr | $21,500 | -$10k |
Baton Rouge | LA | $58,518 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $19,151 /yr | $17,750 | -$30k |
Syracuse | NY | $67,227 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $38,793 /yr | - | -$31k |
Indiana State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Terre Haute | IN | $52,693 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $10,873 /yr | $27,000 | -$47k |
Bowling Green | OH | $53,592 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $24,022 /yr | $27,000 | -$87k |
Scranton | PA | $50,266 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $23,388 /yr | - | -$113k |
The University of Texas at Arlington ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Arlington | TX | $44,091 Nat: $60,369 2yr Post-Grad | $13,951 /yr | - | -$116k |
West Haven | CT | $52,854 Nat: $60,369 4yr Post-Grad | $34,192 /yr | - | -$130k |
Pittsburgh | PA | $42,682 Nat: $60,369 2yr Post-Grad | $20,794 /yr | - | -$153k |
Oxford | OH | $44,021 Nat: $60,369 2yr Post-Grad | $28,384 /yr | - | -$168k |
Huntsville | TX | $38,289 Nat: $60,369 2yr Post-Grad | $16,404 /yr | - | -$176k |
Pittsburgh | PA | $32,382 Nat: $60,369 2yr Post-Grad | $29,954 /yr | - | -$278k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.