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Return on Investment Analysis

Niagara 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

$152,540

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$13,289/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

11.5 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

74%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Niagara University's in-state tuition is $38,135. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $45,413. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $48,289, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $56,196. The median debt for students is $25,475, and 57.4% of students receive financial aid.

The debt-to-income ratio, calculated by dividing the median debt by the first-year earnings, is approximately 0.56. This indicates that the median debt is about half of the first-year earnings.

Based on the provided data, the break-even point, or the time it takes for the cumulative earnings to surpass the tuition cost, is less than one year. This is because the first-year earnings exceed the tuition cost.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$38,135

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,475

Median Earnings (5yr)

$48,289

Graduation Rate

71%

Receive Financial Aid

57%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Education, General $152,540 $0 N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $152,540 $74,348 416%
Business/Commerce, General $152,540 $89,813 619%
Accounting and Related Services $152,540 $68,727 342%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $152,540 $38,108 -59%
Special Education and Teaching $152,540 $51,057 111%
Criminology $152,540 $0 N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations $152,540 $56,916 187%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas $152,540 $49,889 95%
Hospitality Administration/Management $152,540 $37,345 -69%
Educational Administration and Supervision $152,540 $0 N/A
Social Work $152,540 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Niagara University Current

74%

20yr ROI

Cedar Crest College

48%

20yr ROI

Southern Nazarene University

124%

20yr ROI

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

624%

20yr ROI

Briar Cliff University

88%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$152,540
Median Debt$25,475

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$152,540

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Niagara University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 74%. The total 4-year cost is $152,540 and graduates earn a median of $48,289 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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