Messiah University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$162,560
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$15,192/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
10.7 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
87%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Messiah University graduates earn a median salary of $45,768. The median debt for graduates is $25,621. With an in-state tuition of $40,640, 58.3% of students receive financial aid.
Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $50,192. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $54,064.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$40,640
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,621
Median Earnings (5yr)
$50,192
Graduation Rate
78%
Receive Financial Aid
58%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $162,560 | $51,791 | 107% |
| Engineering, General. | $162,560 | $67,268 | 297% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $162,560 | $68,786 | 316% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $162,560 | $47,815 | 58% |
| Music. | $162,560 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $162,560 | $45,300 | 27% |
| Psychology, General. | $162,560 | $35,935 | -88% |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $162,560 | $35,739 | -91% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $162,560 | $61,737 | 229% |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | $162,560 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $162,560 | $0 | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $162,560 | $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.