McPherson College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$140,648
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$6,446/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
21.8 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-8%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, McPherson College graduates earn a median of $40,135, which is slightly higher than the annual tuition cost of $35,162. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $41,446. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $52,084. The median debt for graduates is $25,242.
The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The data does show that 63.6% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$35,162
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,242
Median Earnings (5yr)
$41,446
Graduation Rate
51%
Receive Financial Aid
64%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Human Services, General. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Mathematics. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| History. | $140,648 | $0 | N/A |
| Biology, General. | $140,648 | $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.