Alma College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$189,720
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$10,720/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
17.7 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
13%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Alma College's in-state tuition is $47,430. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $37,011. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,720, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $54,742. The median debt for students is $27,000.
The school's data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or break-even timeline. The data does not include information on living expenses, which would be necessary to calculate a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$47,430
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$45,720
Graduation Rate
63%
Receive Financial Aid
66%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Biology, General. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Psychology, General. | $189,720 | $44,796 | 3% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $189,720 | $50,424 | 63% |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $189,720 | $41,720 | -29% |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Marketing. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Political Science and Government. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
| Chemistry. | $189,720 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
Methodology
ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).
The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.