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Return on Investment Analysis

Centenary 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

$150,928

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$11,049/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

13.7 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

46%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Centenary University's in-state tuition costs $37,732. One year after graduation, alumni earn $42,727, increasing to $46,049 after five years, and $53,726 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,163, and 81.1% of students receive financial aid.

The debt-to-income ratio, calculated by dividing the median debt by the one-year earnings, is approximately 0.54. This indicates that the median debt is about half of the graduates' annual income one year after graduation.

Based on the tuition cost and one-year earnings, it would take approximately one year to earn the equivalent of the tuition cost. This calculation does not account for living expenses or potential interest on student loans.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$37,732

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,163

Median Earnings (5yr)

$46,049

Graduation Rate

59%

Receive Financial Aid

81%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Business Administration, Management and Operations $150,928 $95,812 706%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $150,928 $52,094 127%
Design and Applied Arts $150,928 $30,224 N/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services $150,928 $0 N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections $150,928 $49,938 98%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $150,928 $0 N/A
Special Education and Teaching $150,928 $0 N/A
Research and Experimental Psychology $150,928 $0 N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision $150,928 $63,831 282%
Social Work $150,928 $50,631 107%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $150,928 $0 N/A
English Language and Literature, General $150,928 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Centenary University Current

46%

20yr ROI

Trevecca Nazarene University

86%

20yr ROI

Loras College

45%

20yr ROI

Assumption University

12%

20yr ROI

Whittier College

11%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$150,928
Median Debt$23,163

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$150,928

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Centenary University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 46%. The total 4-year cost is $150,928 and graduates earn a median of $46,049 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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