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Return on Investment Analysis

Brown University ROI Analysis

Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$272,920

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$44,131/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

6.2 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

223%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Brown University's in-state tuition is $68,230. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $59,042. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $79,131, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $93,487. The median debt for students is $11,428.

The data does not provide enough information to calculate a precise break-even timeline. However, the median debt is relatively low compared to the annual earnings one year after graduation. The annual earnings are also higher than the tuition cost.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$68,230

Median Debt at Graduation

$11,428

Median Earnings (5yr)

$79,131

Graduation Rate

96%

Receive Financial Aid

9%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Economics $272,920 $94,824 338%
Applied Mathematics $272,920 $125,979 567%
Medicine $272,920 $97,879 361%
Engineering, General $272,920 $87,937 288%
Public Health $272,920 $79,624 227%
Public Policy Analysis $272,920 $90,527 307%
Area Studies $272,920 $48,838 1%
Biology, General $272,920 $43,674 -36%
History $272,920 $62,308 100%
Political Science and Government $272,920 $72,438 174%
English Language and Literature, General $272,920 $46,388 -17%
International Relations and National Security Studies $272,920 $82,229 246%

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$272,920
Median Debt$11,428

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$272,920

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Brown University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 223%. The total 4-year cost is $272,920 and graduates earn a median of $79,131 within 5 years.

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.

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