Lincoln University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$50,048
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-2,135/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-185%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
The one-year return on investment for Lincoln University graduates is $32,398, which is the average earnings one year after graduation. The five-year return is $32,865, and the ten-year return is $43,167. The median debt for students is $28,250, and 83.5% of students receive financial aid.
The debt-to-income ratio cannot be calculated with the provided data. However, the data does show that the average earnings are higher than the median debt.
The break-even timeline, or the time it takes for a graduate to earn back the cost of tuition, cannot be calculated with the provided data.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$12,512
Median Debt at Graduation
$28,250
Median Earnings (5yr)
$32,865
Graduation Rate
49%
Receive Financial Aid
84%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General. | $50,048 | $42,919 | 216% |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $50,048 | $0 | N/A |
| Human Services, General. | $50,048 | $50,846 | 533% |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $50,048 | $35,974 | -61% |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $50,048 | $47,530 | 401% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $50,048 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $50,048 | $44,503 | 280% |
| Biology, General. | $50,048 | $0 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $50,048 | $46,372 | 354% |
| Psychology, General. | $50,048 | $0 | N/A |
| Political Science and Government. | $50,048 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $50,048 | $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.