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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 ($133,498)
P25-P75 Interval ($129,752 - $138,537)
Bachelor's Baseline ($56,938)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Birmingham | AL | $145,890 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $15,630 /yr | $177,834 | +$376k |
Big Rapids | MI | $138,837 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $8,402 /yr | $131,483 | +$351k |
Chicago | IL | $133,895 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $273,783 | +$345k |
Saint Louis | MO | $138,537 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $14,990 /yr | $196,418 | +$325k |
Bayamon | PR | $128,116 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $194,150 | +$302k |
New York | NY | $127,809 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $170,941 | +$300k |
Bloomington | IN | $134,609 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $16,003 /yr | $179,169 | +$292k |
Pomona | CA | $125,916 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $277,358 | +$286k |
Fullerton | CA | $124,937 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $221,444 | +$279k |
San Antonio | TX | $133,498 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $17,483 /yr | $283,568 | +$279k |
Columbus | OH | $132,661 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $17,269 /yr | $175,334 | +$274k |
Houston | TX | $129,383 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $11,439 /yr | $163,834 | +$271k |
Berkeley | CA | $130,333 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $14,538 /yr | $149,500 | +$266k |
Tahlequah | OK | $119,476 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $12,424 /yr | $169,941 | +$194k |
Boston | MA | $129,752 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | $43,891 /yr | $238,054 | +$156k |
Boston | MA | $102,704 Nat: $131,525 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $40,500 | +$115k |
Memphis | TN | - Nat: $131,525 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median bachelor's degree holder, 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).Note: For graduate programs, the institution's average undergraduate net price is used as a proxy for annual cost, which may differ from actual graduate tuition and net price.