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Return on Investment Analysis

Maharishi International University ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$66,120

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$-8,532/yr

below high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

N/A years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

-358%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Maharishi International University's in-state tuition is $16,530. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $30,202. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $26,468, and ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $27,981. The median debt for graduates is $24,781, and 64.3% of students receive financial aid.

The debt-to-income ratio can be calculated using the median debt and the one-year post-graduation earnings. The ratio is approximately 0.82, indicating that the median debt is about 82% of the median one-year earnings.

To calculate the break-even timeline, the tuition cost is divided by the difference between the one-year earnings and the median debt. Based on these figures, the break-even point is approximately 3.1 years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$16,530

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,781

Median Earnings (5yr)

$26,468

Graduation Rate

35%

Receive Financial Aid

64%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$66,120
Median Debt$24,781

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$66,120

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Maharishi International University has an estimated 20-year ROI of -358%. The total 4-year cost is $66,120 and graduates earn a median of $26,468 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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