Gordon College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$112,400
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$10,839/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
10.4 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
93%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Gordon College alumni earn a median salary of $37,667. The median debt for graduates is $26,250. The in-state tuition cost is $28,100. Over five years, the median salary increases to $45,839, and after ten years, the median salary is $52,119.
The data does not provide enough information to calculate a precise break-even timeline. However, the one-year earnings are approximately $9,500 more than the annual tuition cost. The median debt is less than the five-year earnings.
Gordon College has a student body of 1,247, with an acceptance rate of 58.8%. The graduation rate is 68.2%, and the retention rate is 82.9%. Over half of the students, 56.1%, receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$28,100
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,250
Median Earnings (5yr)
$45,839
Graduation Rate
68%
Receive Financial Aid
56%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | $112,400 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $112,400 | $69,149 | 508% |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $112,400 | $40,330 | -5% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $112,400 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $112,400 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $112,400 | $39,465 | -21% |
| Biology, General. | $112,400 | $47,814 | 128% |
| Political Science and Government. | $112,400 | $0 | N/A |
| Social Work. | $112,400 | $38,441 | -39% |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $112,400 | $41,458 | 15% |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | $112,400 | $45,884 | 94% |
| Sociology. | $112,400 | $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.