Gallaudet University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$73,528
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$1,578/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
46.6 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-57%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Gallaudet University's in-state tuition is $18,382. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $32,840. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $36,578, and after ten years, earnings reach $43,101. The median debt for graduates is $18,000, and 40.7% of students receive financial aid.
The debt-to-income ratio for graduates is favorable. With a median debt of $18,000 and earnings starting at $32,840 one year after graduation, graduates have a manageable debt burden relative to their income.
Based on the provided data, it takes less than one year for graduates to earn enough to cover their median debt.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$18,382
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$36,578
Graduation Rate
45%
Receive Financial Aid
41%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language. | $73,528 | $67,993 | 797% |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $73,528 | $75,360 | 998% |
| American Sign Language. | $73,528 | $46,859 | 223% |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $73,528 | $0 | N/A |
| Social Work. | $73,528 | $45,171 | 177% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $73,528 | $0 | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | $73,528 | $0 | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $73,528 | $0 | N/A |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $73,528 | $0 | N/A |
| Social Work. | $73,528 | $58,392 | 536% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $73,528 | $0 | N/A |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $73,528 | $31,577 | 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.