Return on Investment Analysis

Randolph College ROI Analysis

Q: How long does it take to break even on a Randolph College degree?

The estimated break-even point for a degree from Randolph College is 28.2 years after graduation, based on the earnings premium over a high school diploma.

Q: What is the total cost of attending Randolph College?

The estimated 4-year in-state tuition cost at Randolph College is $116,040 ($29,010 per year). 56% of students receive financial aid.

Q: What do Randolph College graduates earn?

The median earnings for Randolph College graduates 5 years after enrollment is $39,122. This is $4,122 above the national average for high school diploma holders.

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$116,040

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$4,122/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

28.2 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

-29%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

One year after graduation, Randolph College graduates earn a median of $28,483, which is less than the annual in-state tuition cost of $29,010. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $39,122, and after ten years, earnings reach $53,409. The median debt for graduates is $26,950. Over half of the students, 56.3%, receive financial aid.

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)

$29,010

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,950

Median Earnings (5yr)

$39,122

Graduation Rate

51%

Receive Financial Aid

56%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program	4yr Cost	Median Earnings (5yr)	Est. 20yr ROI
Biology, General	$116,040	$0	N/A
Business/Commerce, General	$116,040	$0	N/A
Psychology, General	$116,040	$0	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction	$116,040	$0	N/A
History	$116,040	$0	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	$116,040	$0	N/A
Political Science and Government	$116,040	$0	N/A
Communication and Media Studies	$116,040	$0	N/A
Economics	$116,040	$0	N/A
Physics	$116,040	$0	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts	$116,040	$0	N/A
Chemistry	$116,040	$0	N/A

Peer Comparison

Randolph College Current

-29%

20yr ROI

Oral Roberts University

-40%

20yr ROI

Mary Baldwin University

-39%

20yr ROI

Truett McConnell University

-18%

20yr ROI

University of the Cumberlands

105%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$116,040

Median Debt$26,950

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0

Net 4-Year Cost$116,040

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randolph College worth the cost?

Based on government data, Randolph College has an estimated 20-year ROI of -29%. The total 4-year cost is $116,040 and graduates earn a median of $39,122 within 5 years.

How long does it take to break even on a Randolph College degree?

What is the total cost of attending Randolph College?

What do Randolph College graduates earn?

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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