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Bachelor's Degree•45 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 ($43,419)
P25-P75 Interval ($36,755 - $48,109)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Washington | DC | $70,859 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $15,845 /yr | $23,500 | +$79k |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Little Rock | AR | - Nat: $45,044 | $17,248 /yr | - | -$0 |
Greeley | CO | - Nat: $45,044 | $17,760 /yr | - | -$0 |
Atlanta | GA | - Nat: $45,044 | $15,931 /yr | - | -$0 |
Quincy | IL | - Nat: $45,044 | $20,359 /yr | - | -$0 |
Mishawaka | IN | - Nat: $45,044 | $18,610 /yr | - | -$0 |
Goshen | IN | - Nat: $45,044 | $14,493 /yr | - | -$0 |
Boston | MA | - Nat: $45,044 | $30,915 /yr | - | -$0 |
Baker College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Owosso | MI | - Nat: $45,044 | $13,157 /yr | - | -$0 |
Minneapolis | MN | - Nat: $45,044 | $25,817 /yr | - | -$0 |
Joplin | MO | - Nat: $45,044 | $20,580 /yr | - | -$0 |
Rochester | NY | - Nat: $45,044 | $29,278 /yr | - | -$0 |
Gardner-Webb University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Boiling Springs | NC | - Nat: $45,044 | $17,674 /yr | - | -$0 |
Minot State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Minot | ND | - Nat: $45,044 | $12,703 /yr | - | -$0 |
Cincinnati | OH | - Nat: $45,044 | $25,648 /yr | - | -$0 |
Wright State University-Main Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Dayton | OH | - Nat: $45,044 | $15,415 /yr | - | -$0 |
Cresson | PA | - Nat: $45,044 | $22,344 /yr | - | -$0 |
Maryville | TN | - Nat: $45,044 | $19,360 /yr | - | -$0 |
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Gurabo | PR | - Nat: $45,044 | $7,051 /yr | - | -$0 |
Carolina University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Winston-Salem | NC | - Nat: $45,044 | $20,828 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bloomsburg | PA | $59,134 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $15,699 /yr | $27,000 | -$12k |
Lamar University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Beaumont | TX | $54,319 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $9,366 /yr | $22,856 | -$29k |
Madonna University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Livonia | MI | $50,382 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $17,755 /yr | - | -$91k |
Indianapolis | IN | $47,003 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $11,668 /yr | - | -$98k |
Monmouth | OR | $48,295 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $17,237 /yr | $23,500 | -$107k |
Fulton | MO | $49,889 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $26,569 /yr | $18,197 | -$127k |
Siena Heights University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Adrian | MI | $44,933 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $17,124 /yr | $16,730 | -$135k |
St Catherine University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Saint Paul | MN | $45,973 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $19,764 /yr | - | -$136k |
Liberty University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Lynchburg | VA | $48,109 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $29,357 /yr | - | -$152k |
Jacksonville | FL | $39,944 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $10,154 /yr | - | -$153k |
Valdosta State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Valdosta | GA | $39,516 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $10,945 /yr | - | -$159k |
Chicago | IL | $45,619 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $26,598 /yr | $26,000 | -$163k |
Manchester | NH | $38,282 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $9,992 /yr | - | -$167k |
Kent | OH | $42,488 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $20,787 /yr | $29,390 | -$169k |
Keuka College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Keuka Park | NY | $43,419 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $24,338 /yr | $23,250 | -$174k |
Houston | TX | $37,208 Nat: $45,044 2yr Post-Grad | $14,276 /yr | - | -$178k |
Richmond | KY | $36,755 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $11,040 /yr | - | -$184k |
Rochester | NY | $45,330 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $34,906 /yr | $24,584 | -$196k |
Durham | NH | $38,282 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $23,805 /yr | - | -$216k |
Utah Valley University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Orem | UT | $28,583 Nat: $45,044 4yr Post-Grad | $6,376 /yr | $16,385 | -$238k |
Sioux Falls | SD | $33,993 Nat: $45,044 2yr Post-Grad | $23,894 /yr | - | -$242k |
Troy University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Troy | AL | $26,353 Nat: $45,044 2yr Post-Grad | $16,527 /yr | $20,500 | -$285k |
Louisville | KY | $25,194 Nat: $45,044 2yr Post-Grad | $17,988 /yr | - | -$301k |
Albuquerque | NM | $23,456 Nat: $45,044 2yr Post-Grad | $15,489 /yr | $25,000 | -$308k |
Pocatello | ID | $20,140 Nat: $45,044 2yr Post-Grad | $12,193 /yr | - | -$327k |
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.