Providence College
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$243,392
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$34,326/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
7.1 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
182%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Providence College graduates earn a median salary of $53,409. The median debt for graduates is $27,000. The average in-state tuition is $60,848.
Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $69,326. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $87,054. The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$60,848
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$69,326
Graduation Rate
87%
Receive Financial Aid
55%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $243,392 | $83,063 | 295% |
| Marketing. | $243,392 | $76,266 | 239% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $243,392 | $91,106 | 361% |
| Biology, General. | $243,392 | $74,656 | 226% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $243,392 | $70,831 | 194% |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $243,392 | $83,682 | 300% |
| Psychology, General. | $243,392 | $58,954 | 97% |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $243,392 | $72,871 | 211% |
| Political Science and Government. | $243,392 | $61,041 | 114% |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $243,392 | $0 | N/A |
| Economics. | $243,392 | $90,036 | 352% |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $243,392 | $55,130 | 65% |
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.