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Return on Investment Analysis

Curtis Institute of Music ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$24,000

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$-3,799/yr

below high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

N/A years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

-417%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

The Curtis Institute of Music has a very low tuition cost of $6,000. However, graduates report no earnings one year after graduation and no earnings ten years after graduation. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $31,201.

The median debt for Curtis Institute of Music graduates is $0. Because the median debt is $0, the debt-to-income ratio is also $0.

Due to the lack of earnings data, it is not possible to calculate a break-even timeline.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$6,000

Median Debt at Graduation

$0

Median Earnings (5yr)

$31,201

Graduation Rate

89%

Receive Financial Aid

N/A

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Music $24,000 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$24,000
Median Debt$0

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$24,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Curtis Institute of Music has an estimated 20-year ROI of -417%. The total 4-year cost is $24,000 and graduates earn a median of $31,201 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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