analytics Return on Investment Analysis

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$43,428

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$19,312/yr

vs high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

2.2 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

789%

Return on investment

The Numbers

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$10,857

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Median Debt at Graduation

$23,199

savings

Median Earnings (5yr)

$54,312

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Graduation Rate

64%

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Receive Financial Aid

53%

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Avg Aid Amount

$0

Peer Comparison

North Dakota State University-Main Campus Current

789%

20yr ROI

Towson University

754%

20yr ROI

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford

558%

20yr ROI

University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg

558%

20yr ROI

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

557%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$43,428
Median Debt$23,199

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$43,428

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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