Presbyterian College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$173,200
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$9,387/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
18.5 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
8%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Presbyterian College graduates earn a median of $32,444, which is less than the $43,300 annual tuition cost. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $44,387, exceeding the annual tuition cost. Ten years after graduation, earnings reach $60,194. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.
The debt-to-income ratio for Presbyterian College graduates is approximately 80% one year after graduation, based on the median debt and one-year earnings. The debt-to-income ratio decreases to roughly 59% five years after graduation, and further decreases to about 43% ten years after graduation.
Based on the provided data, it takes less than one year for graduates to earn more than their annual tuition cost. The break-even point for the median debt of $26,000 is reached in less than one year, based on the five-year earnings data.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$43,300
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$44,387
Graduation Rate
63%
Receive Financial Aid
48%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | $173,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $173,200 | $54,505 | 125% |
| Biology, General. | $173,200 | $44,871 | 14% |
| Psychology, General. | $173,200 | $42,022 | -19% |
| History. | $173,200 | $36,507 | -83% |
| Political Science and Government. | $173,200 | $59,501 | 183% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $173,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Applied Mathematics. | $173,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $173,200 | $0 | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $173,200 | $38,967 | -54% |
| Physics. | $173,200 | $0 | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | $173,200 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
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.