Manhattan School of Music
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$218,400
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-16,185/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-248%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Manhattan School of Music's in-state tuition is $54,600. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $18,578. Five years after graduation, earnings increase slightly to $18,815. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $26,878. The median debt for graduates is $26,994, and 32.9% of students receive financial aid.
The data suggests a challenging return on investment. The annual tuition cost significantly exceeds the reported earnings for the first five years after graduation. The difference between tuition and earnings is substantial, even after a decade.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$54,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,994
Median Earnings (5yr)
$18,815
Graduation Rate
79%
Receive Financial Aid
33%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
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.