College of the Atlantic
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$184,716
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-35,000/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-479%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
The College of the Atlantic's in-state tuition is $46,179. One year after graduation, alumni earn $24,098. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $40,264. The median debt for graduates is $25,050. Almost half of the students receive financial aid, at 49.9%.
Five years after graduation, the earnings data is unavailable. The debt-to-income ratio cannot be calculated with the available data.
The break-even timeline cannot be calculated with the available data.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$46,179
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,050
Median Earnings (5yr)
$0
Graduation Rate
64%
Receive Financial Aid
50%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $184,716 | $0 | N/A |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $184,716 | $0 | N/A |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | $184,716 | $25,236 | N/A |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | $184,716 | $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.