Barclay College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$106,360
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$820/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
129.7 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-85%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Barclay College alumni earn a median of $28,279, which is slightly more than the annual tuition cost of $26,590. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $35,820, and after ten years, earnings reach $36,355. The median debt for Barclay College graduates is $27,000, and 61.8% of students receive financial aid.
Given the median debt of $27,000 and the one-year earnings of $28,279, a graduate could pay off their debt in approximately one year if they allocated all their earnings toward debt repayment. However, this calculation does not account for living expenses. The five-year earnings of $35,820 suggest a more comfortable financial position for graduates, allowing for debt repayment and other financial obligations.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$26,590
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$35,820
Graduation Rate
48%
Receive Financial Aid
62%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Religious/Sacred Music. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | $106,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $106,360 | $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.