Return on Investment Analysis

Cambridge College ROI Analysis

Q: How long does it take to break even on a Cambridge College degree?

The estimated break-even point for a degree from Cambridge College is 5.1 years after graduation, based on the earnings premium over a high school diploma.

Q: What is the total cost of attending Cambridge College?

The estimated 4-year in-state tuition cost at Cambridge College is $72,288 ($18,072 per year). 44% of students receive financial aid.

Q: What do Cambridge College graduates earn?

The median earnings for Cambridge College graduates 5 years after enrollment is $49,215. This is $14,215 above the national average for high school diploma holders.

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$72,288

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$14,215/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

5.1 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

293%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Cambridge College's in-state tuition is $18,072. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $57,241. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $49,215, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,998. The median debt for students is $21,791.

The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The data does not include the acceptance rate, graduation rate, or retention rate. The percentage of students receiving aid is 43.9%.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$18,072

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,791

Median Earnings (5yr)

$49,215

Graduation Rate

N/A

Receive Financial Aid

44%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program	4yr Cost	Median Earnings (5yr)	Est. 20yr ROI
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$72,288	$71,142	900%
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	$72,288	$57,663	527%
Special Education and Teaching	$72,288	$36,499	-59%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	$72,288	$0	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$72,288	$61,488	633%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	$72,288	$49,063	289%
Education, General	$72,288	$59,725	584%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	$72,288	$61,226	626%
Educational Administration and Supervision	$72,288	$0	N/A
Human Services, General	$72,288	$37,169	-40%
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	$72,288	$0	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$72,288	$0	N/A

Peer Comparison

Cambridge College Current

293%

20yr ROI

Franklin University

641%

20yr ROI

Southwestern University

40%

20yr ROI

Vassar College

20yr ROI

Connecticut College

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$72,288

Median Debt$21,791

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0

Net 4-Year Cost$72,288

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cambridge College worth the cost?

Based on government data, Cambridge College has an estimated 20-year ROI of 293%. The total 4-year cost is $72,288 and graduates earn a median of $49,215 within 5 years.

How long does it take to break even on a Cambridge College degree?

What is the total cost of attending Cambridge College?

What do Cambridge College graduates earn?

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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