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Bachelor's Degree•16 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 ($37,350)
P25-P75 Interval ($19,455 - $37,350)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tempe | AZ | - Nat: $40,892 | $14,967 /yr | - | -$0 |
Los Angeles | CA | - Nat: $40,892 | $38,263 /yr | - | -$0 |
Tampa | FL | - Nat: $40,892 | $36,211 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bowling Green | KY | - Nat: $40,892 | $10,990 /yr | - | -$0 |
Great Barrington | MA | - Nat: $40,892 | $31,625 /yr | - | -$0 |
Medford | MA | - Nat: $40,892 | $39,998 /yr | - | -$0 |
Annandale-On-Hudson | NY | - Nat: $40,892 | $34,649 /yr | - | -$0 |
Brooklyn | NY | - Nat: $40,892 | $52,659 /yr | - | -$0 |
Excelsior University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Albany | NY | - Nat: $40,892 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
Pittsburgh | PA | - Nat: $40,892 | $29,954 /yr | - | -$0 |
Smithfield | RI | - Nat: $40,892 | $41,219 /yr | - | -$0 |
Union University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Jackson | TN | - Nat: $40,892 | $27,171 /yr | - | -$0 |
Howard Payne University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Brownwood | TX | - Nat: $40,892 | $23,627 /yr | - | -$0 |
American Public University System ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Charles Town | WV | - Nat: $40,892 | $9,597 /yr | - | -$0 |
Flagstaff | AZ | $37,350 Nat: $40,892 4yr Post-Grad | $14,158 /yr | $21,125 | -$190k |
Laie | HI | $19,455 Nat: $37,350 2yr Post-Grad | $16,774 /yr | - | -$349k |
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.