East Central University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$32,128
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$5,677/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
5.7 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
253%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
East Central University's in-state tuition costs $8,032. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,088. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease slightly to $40,677, but increase to $44,962 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $17,671.
The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio. However, the one-year earnings are more than double the median debt.
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)
$8,032
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,671
Median Earnings (5yr)
$40,677
Graduation Rate
32%
Receive Financial Aid
55%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $32,128 | $68,727 | 2000% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $32,128 | $43,967 | 458% |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $32,128 | $55,354 | 1167% |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $32,128 | $37,960 | 84% |
| Biology, General. | $32,128 | $50,073 | 838% |
| Human Services, General. | $32,128 | $0 | N/A |
| Human Services, General. | $32,128 | $0 | N/A |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $32,128 | $0 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $32,128 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $32,128 | $39,626 | 188% |
| Psychology, General. | $32,128 | $32,764 | N/A |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $32,128 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
253%
20yr ROI
298%
20yr ROI
233%
20yr ROI
218%
20yr ROI
313%
20yr ROI
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.