North Central University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$117,840
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$2,688/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
43.8 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-54%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
North Central University's in-state tuition costs $29,460. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $37,902. Five years after graduation, earnings are $37,688, and ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,064. The median student debt is $23,200.
The school's data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The data does not include information on the cost of living or other expenses.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$29,460
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,200
Median Earnings (5yr)
$37,688
Graduation Rate
61%
Receive Financial Aid
60%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | $117,840 | $37,883 | -51% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $117,840 | $61,788 | 355% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $117,840 | $42,280 | 24% |
| Marketing. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
| Religious/Sacred Music. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
| Social Work. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | $117,840 | $29,103 | N/A |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
| American Sign Language. | $117,840 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
-54%
20yr ROI
-58%
20yr ROI
-36%
20yr ROI
-32%
20yr ROI
-49%
20yr ROI
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.