Methodist University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$158,656
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$5,540/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
28.6 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-30%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Methodist University's in-state tuition is $39,664. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,592. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $40,540, and after ten years, earnings reach $48,050. The median debt for graduates is $27,000, and 58% of students receive financial aid.
Based on the provided data, it would take graduates more than one year to earn back the cost of tuition. The one-year earnings are slightly less than the tuition cost. The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$39,664
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$40,540
Graduation Rate
41%
Receive Financial Aid
58%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $158,656 | $46,293 | 42% |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $158,656 | $111,577 | 865% |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $158,656 | $38,394 | -57% |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $158,656 | $0 | N/A |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $158,656 | $42,867 | -1% |
| Fire Protection. | $158,656 | $0 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $158,656 | $67,630 | 311% |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $158,656 | $0 | N/A |
| Marketing. | $158,656 | $0 | N/A |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $158,656 | $0 | N/A |
| Social Work. | $158,656 | $41,366 | -20% |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $158,656 | $50,561 | 96% |
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.