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Bachelor's Degree•51 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 ($36,848)
P25-P75 Interval ($26,353 - $53,358)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
East Lansing | MI | $75,147 Nat: $67,612 4yr Post-Grad | $19,680 /yr | - | +$98k |
Tucson | AZ | - Nat: $67,612 | $16,674 /yr | - | -$0 |
Arkadelphia | AR | - Nat: $67,612 | $22,409 /yr | - | -$0 |
San Bernardino | CA | - Nat: $67,612 | $4,564 /yr | - | -$0 |
Berkeley | CA | - Nat: $67,612 | $13,481 /yr | - | -$0 |
Los Angeles | CA | - Nat: $67,612 | $12,548 /yr | - | -$0 |
Malibu | CA | - Nat: $67,612 | $58,098 /yr | - | -$0 |
Washington | DC | - Nat: $67,612 | $41,943 /yr | - | -$0 |
Washington | DC | - Nat: $67,612 | $36,586 /yr | - | -$0 |
Washington | DC | - Nat: $67,612 | $40,815 /yr | - | -$0 |
Atlanta | GA | - Nat: $67,612 | $22,585 /yr | - | -$0 |
Athens | GA | - Nat: $67,612 | $13,936 /yr | - | -$0 |
Chicago | IL | - Nat: $67,612 | $14,860 /yr | - | -$0 |
River Forest | IL | - Nat: $67,612 | $18,436 /yr | - | -$0 |
Chicago | IL | - Nat: $67,612 | $30,902 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bloomington | IN | - Nat: $67,612 | $16,264 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bowling Green | KY | - Nat: $67,612 | $10,990 /yr | - | -$0 |
Medford | MA | - Nat: $67,612 | $39,998 /yr | - | -$0 |
Ann Arbor | MI | - Nat: $67,612 | $32,811 /yr | - | -$0 |
Cornerstone University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Grand Rapids | MI | - Nat: $67,612 | $20,301 /yr | - | -$0 |
Detroit | MI | - Nat: $67,612 | $12,766 /yr | - | -$0 |
St. Louis | MO | - Nat: $67,612 | $21,786 /yr | - | -$0 |
Hanover | NH | - Nat: $67,612 | $29,519 /yr | - | -$0 |
Montclair | NJ | - Nat: $67,612 | $15,566 /yr | - | -$0 |
New York | NY | - Nat: $67,612 | $21,590 /yr | - | -$0 |
Queens | NY | - Nat: $67,612 | $4,195 /yr | - | -$0 |
Cincinnati | OH | - Nat: $67,612 | $25,648 /yr | - | -$0 |
Cleveland | OH | - Nat: $67,612 | $14,764 /yr | - | -$0 |
Columbus | OH | - Nat: $67,612 | $17,339 /yr | - | -$0 |
Shawnee | OK | - Nat: $67,612 | $20,958 /yr | - | -$0 |
Norman | OK | - Nat: $67,612 | $15,300 /yr | - | -$0 |
Portland State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Portland | OR | - Nat: $67,612 | $9,552 /yr | - | -$0 |
Philadelphia | PA | - Nat: $67,612 | $28,699 /yr | - | -$0 |
Charleston Southern University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Charleston | SC | - Nat: $67,612 | $21,666 /yr | - | -$0 |
Columbia | SC | - Nat: $67,612 | $26,036 /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: $67,612 | $27,171 /yr | - | -$0 |
Waco | TX | - Nat: $67,612 | $41,104 /yr | - | -$0 |
Houston Christian University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Houston | TX | - Nat: $67,612 | $20,629 /yr | - | -$0 |
Dallas | TX | - Nat: $67,612 | $40,892 /yr | - | -$0 |
Charlottesville | VA | - Nat: $67,612 | $21,565 /yr | - | -$0 |
Seattle | WA | - Nat: $67,612 | $14,091 /yr | - | -$0 |
Mequon | WI | - Nat: $67,612 | $36,201 /yr | - | -$0 |
Watertown | WI | - Nat: $67,612 | $26,005 /yr | - | -$0 |
Milwaukee | WI | - Nat: $67,612 | $15,014 /yr | - | -$0 |
California | PA | - Nat: $67,612 | $18,256 /yr | - | -$0 |
Notre Dame | IN | $53,358 Nat: $67,612 2yr Post-Grad | $26,780 /yr | - | -$81k |
Vestal | NY | $40,485 Nat: $67,612 2yr Post-Grad | $21,620 /yr | - | -$175k |
College Park | MD | $36,848 Nat: $67,612 2yr Post-Grad | $15,678 /yr | - | -$187k |
Austin | TX | $35,600 Nat: $67,612 2yr Post-Grad | $19,857 /yr | - | -$213k |
Provo | UT | $26,353 Nat: $67,612 2yr Post-Grad | $15,564 /yr | $20,000 | -$281k |
Ann Arbor | MI | $20,140 Nat: $67,612 2yr Post-Grad | $13,138 /yr | - | -$330k |
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.