Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$95,600
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-635/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-113%
Return on investment
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$23,900
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$34,365
Graduation Rate
39%
Receive Financial Aid
61%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Natural Sciences. | $95,600 | $37,591 | -46% |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $95,600 | $44,732 | 104% |
| Biotechnology. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Biotechnology. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | $95,600 | $0 | N/A |
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Financial Aid Impact
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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.