College of Saint Mary
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$93,360
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$24,339/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
3.8 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
421%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, College of Saint Mary graduates earn a median salary of $55,378. The median debt for graduates is $24,250. The in-state tuition cost is $23,340.
Five years after graduation, the median salary is $59,339. The data does not provide a break-even timeline, but the one-year earnings are more than double the tuition cost. The ten-year median salary is $54,338.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$23,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Median Earnings (5yr)
$59,339
Graduation Rate
63%
Receive Financial Aid
56%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $93,360 | $66,857 | 582% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $93,360 | $67,545 | 597% |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $93,360 | $68,941 | 627% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $93,360 | $45,733 | 130% |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $93,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $93,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $93,360 | $59,191 | 418% |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $93,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Legal Support Services. | $93,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $93,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Human Biology. | $93,360 | $0 | N/A |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | $93,360 | $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.