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Return on Investment Analysis

Mount Marty University ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$132,400

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$11,984/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

11 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

81%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Mount Marty University's in-state tuition is $33,100. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $46,428. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $46,984, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $48,179. The median debt for students is $26,396.

The debt-to-income ratio is not directly calculable from the provided data. However, the median debt of $26,396 is significantly less than the one-year post-graduation earnings of $46,428. The data does not provide enough information to calculate a break-even timeline.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$33,100

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,396

Median Earnings (5yr)

$46,984

Graduation Rate

59%

Receive Financial Aid

40%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$132,400
Median Debt$26,396

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$132,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Mount Marty University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 81%. The total 4-year cost is $132,400 and graduates earn a median of $46,984 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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