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Return on Investment Analysis

Mount Holyoke College ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$256,568

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$13,590/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

18.9 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

6%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Mount Holyoke College's in-state tuition is $64,142. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $32,877. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,590, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $58,418. The median debt for students is $22,902, and 42.8% of students receive financial aid.

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)

$64,142

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,902

Median Earnings (5yr)

$48,590

Graduation Rate

84%

Receive Financial Aid

43%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Research and Experimental Psychology $256,568 $0 N/A
Education, Other $256,568 $49,899 16%
Biology, General $256,568 $39,479 -65%
English Language and Literature, General $256,568 $42,097 -45%
Economics $256,568 $0 N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics $256,568 $0 N/A
Mathematics $256,568 $0 N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies $256,568 $54,503 52%
Political Science and Government $256,568 $46,497 -10%
Fine and Studio Arts $256,568 $0 N/A
History $256,568 $35,564 -96%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research $256,568 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$256,568
Median Debt$22,902

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$256,568

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Mount Holyoke College has an estimated 20-year ROI of 6%. The total 4-year cost is $256,568 and graduates earn a median of $48,590 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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