Chicago State University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$51,016
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-1,195/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-147%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Chicago State University's in-state tuition costs $12,754. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,592. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $33,805, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $42,778. The median debt for students is $30,625.
The debt-to-income ratio for graduates is not directly calculable from the provided data. However, the one-year earnings of $39,592 are greater than the median debt of $30,625. The data does not provide enough information to calculate a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$12,754
Median Debt at Graduation
$30,625
Median Earnings (5yr)
$33,805
Graduation Rate
21%
Receive Financial Aid
61%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $51,016 | $35,893 | -65% |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | $51,016 | $129,114 | 3590% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $51,016 | $45,591 | 315% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $51,016 | $81,928 | 1740% |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $51,016 | $49,005 | 449% |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $51,016 | $73,404 | 1406% |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $51,016 | $49,879 | 483% |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $51,016 | $42,025 | 175% |
| Sociology. | $51,016 | $37,689 | 5% |
| Social Work. | $51,016 | $56,222 | 732% |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $51,016 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $51,016 | $41,758 | 165% |
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.