Hood College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$183,480
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$13,415/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
13.7 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
46%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
The one-year earnings for Hood College graduates are $55,348, exceeding the in-state tuition cost of $45,870. The five-year earnings are $48,415, and the ten-year earnings are $57,089. The median debt for graduates is $25,000, and 63.7% of students receive financial aid.
The debt-to-income ratio cannot be precisely calculated with the available data, but the one-year earnings are more than double the median debt. The break-even timeline, or the time it takes for earnings to surpass tuition costs, is less than one year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$45,870
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$48,415
Graduation Rate
58%
Receive Financial Aid
64%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $183,480 | $53,801 | 105% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Biology, General. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $183,480 | $0 | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $183,480 | $92,090 | 522% |
| Social Work. | $183,480 | $45,833 | 18% |
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.