Goucher College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$205,000
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$5,563/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
36.9 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-46%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Goucher College's in-state tuition is $51,250. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $34,937. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $40,563, and ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $53,023. The median debt for Goucher College graduates is $26,000.
The school's data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The data does not include the cost of living expenses, which would be necessary to calculate a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$51,250
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$40,563
Graduation Rate
59%
Receive Financial Aid
51%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | $205,000 | $0 | N/A |
| Psychology, General. | $205,000 | $44,588 | -6% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $205,000 | $61,134 | 155% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $205,000 | $0 | N/A |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | $205,000 | $0 | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $205,000 | $27,753 | N/A |
| Economics. | $205,000 | $0 | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | $205,000 | $39,443 | -57% |
| Education, General. | $205,000 | $0 | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $205,000 | $0 | N/A |
| Sociology. | $205,000 | $0 | N/A |
| Philosophy. | $205,000 | $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.