Lander University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$46,800
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$1,851/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
25.3 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-21%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Lander University graduates earn a median of $36,764. Five years after graduation, earnings increase slightly to $36,851, and after ten years, earnings rise to $42,396. The median debt for graduates is $25,000. The annual in-state tuition cost is $11,700.
Based on the median debt and the one-year earnings, the debt-to-income ratio is approximately 0.68. Using the one-year earnings, it would take approximately 0.68 years to pay off the median debt.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$11,700
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$36,851
Graduation Rate
47%
Receive Financial Aid
53%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $46,800 | $44,556 | 308% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $46,800 | $63,303 | 1110% |
| Psychology, General. | $46,800 | $33,845 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $46,800 | $38,943 | 69% |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $46,800 | $36,557 | -33% |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $46,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Biology, General. | $46,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Sociology. | $46,800 | $38,892 | 66% |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $46,800 | $28,680 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $46,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $46,800 | $32,218 | N/A |
| Political Science and Government. | $46,800 | $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.