Washington ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 98 institutions in Washington.
Washington - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 32 | 30% n=27 | 19% n=27 | 15% n=27 |
| Associate→ | 27 | 44% n=27 | 33% n=27 | 19% n=27 |
| Bachelor→ | 27 | 83% n=24 | 58% n=24 | 21% n=24 |
| Master's→ | 2 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 89 | 51% n=78 | 36% n=78 | 18% n=78 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 32 | 64% n=28 | 22% n=27 | 15% n=27 |
| Associate→ | 27 | 96% n=27 | 33% n=27 | 15% n=27 |
| Bachelor→ | 27 | 96% n=26 | 54% n=24 | 17% n=24 |
| Master's→ | 2 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 89 | 85% n=81 | 36% n=78 | 15% n=78 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 23,405 | 47% n=18,876 | 24% n=18,876 | 23% n=18,876 |
| Associate→ | 85,009 | 55% n=85,009 | 46% n=85,009 | 27% n=85,009 |
| Bachelor→ | 154,598 | 98% n=151,762 | 84% n=151,762 | 56% n=151,762 |
| Master's→ | 293 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 665 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 263,970 | 80% n=255,647 | 67% n=255,647 | 44% n=255,647 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 23,405 | 87% n=22,970 | 24% n=18,876 | 23% n=18,876 |
| Associate→ | 85,009 | 99% n=85,009 | 46% n=85,009 | 18% n=85,009 |
| Bachelor→ | 154,598 | 100% n=154,513 | 82% n=151,762 | 56% n=151,762 |
| Master's→ | 293 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 665 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 263,970 | 99% n=262,492 | 66% n=255,647 | 41% n=255,647 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.