Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$60,960
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$20,620/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
3 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
577%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
The annual tuition cost at Penn State Abington is $15,240. Graduates earn a median of $54,468 one year after graduation, $55,620 after five years, and $63,435 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
The school's graduation rate is 25%, with a 77.1% retention rate. 48.4% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$15,240
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$55,620
Graduation Rate
25%
Receive Financial Aid
48%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Peer Comparison
577%
20yr ROI
617%
20yr ROI
636%
20yr ROI
623%
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.