Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$94,880
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-4,720/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-199%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
The one-year earnings for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graduates are $30,506, which is approximately $7,000 more than the in-state tuition of $23,720. However, the five-year earnings are slightly lower at $30,280. The ten-year earnings increase to $42,958. The median debt for graduates is $31,000, and 60.3% of students receive financial aid.
The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The provided data does not include the average starting salary, which would be needed to calculate the debt-to-income ratio. The break-even timeline would require information on the difference between earnings and loan payments.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$23,720
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
Median Earnings (5yr)
$30,280
Graduation Rate
38%
Receive Financial Aid
60%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | $94,880 | $42,808 | 65% |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | $94,880 | $48,625 | 187% |
| Graphic Communications. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Music. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
| Graphic Communications. | $94,880 | $0 | N/A |
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Financial Aid Impact
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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.