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Return on Investment Analysis

Long Island University ROI Analysis

Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.

Quick answer

USACollegeData.com ROI analysis (College Scorecard data): four years at Long Island University costs about $166,568 in in-state tuition, and graduates earn a median of $47,543 five years after graduation — the investment breaks even in roughly 13.3 years (20-year ROI: 51%).

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$166,568

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$12,543/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

13.3 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

51%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Long Island University-Brookville's in-state tuition is $41,642. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $64,162. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $47,543, but increase to $59,950 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $23,577, and 25.5% of students receive financial aid.

The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The provided earnings data does not specify if the earnings are gross or net, which would affect the accuracy of any calculations.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$41,642

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,577

Median Earnings (5yr)

$47,543

Graduation Rate

52%

Receive Financial Aid

26%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $166,568 $126,550 999%
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration $166,568 $125,308 984%
Business Administration, Management and Operations $166,568 $80,326 444%
Social Work $166,568 $57,857 174%
Special Education and Teaching $166,568 $74,011 368%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $166,568 $85,583 507%
Educational Administration and Supervision $166,568 $125,813 990%
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other $166,568 $49,589 75%
Health and Medical Administrative Services $166,568 $69,035 309%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services $166,568 $83,651 484%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $166,568 $55,227 143%
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions $166,568 $54,901 139%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $166,568 $87,552 531%
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $166,568 $137,074 1126%
Biology, General $166,568 $66,210 275%
Psychology, General $166,568 $45,251 23%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services $166,568 $69,191 311%
Criminal Justice and Corrections $166,568 $62,383 229%
Library Science and Administration $166,568 $59,290 192%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $166,568 $64,324 252%
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences $166,568 $0 N/A
Accounting and Related Services $166,568 $81,335 456%
Political Science and Government $166,568 $0 N/A
Public Administration $166,568 $71,108 334%

Peer Comparison

Long Island University Current

51%

20yr ROI

University of Northwestern-St Paul

70%

20yr ROI

Drew University

38%

20yr ROI

Grand View University

88%

20yr ROI

Colorado College

-7%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$166,568
Median Debt$23,577

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$166,568

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Long Island University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 51%. The total 4-year cost is $166,568 and graduates earn a median of $47,543 within 5 years.

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.

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