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Return on Investment Analysis

Mercy College of Health Sciences ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$69,312

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$18,375/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

3.8 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

430%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Mercy College of Health Sciences has a high acceptance rate of 98.8% and a small student body of 905. The graduation rate is 46.7%, and the retention rate is 52.6%. The in-state tuition cost is $17,328, and 63.8% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $63,920. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,375. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $62,234. The median debt for students is $14,745.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$17,328

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,745

Median Earnings (5yr)

$53,375

Graduation Rate

47%

Receive Financial Aid

64%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$69,312
Median Debt$14,745

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$69,312

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Mercy College of Health Sciences has an estimated 20-year ROI of 430%. The total 4-year cost is $69,312 and graduates earn a median of $53,375 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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