Return on Investment Analysis

Samuel Merritt University ROI Analysis

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

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$108,353/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

N/A years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

N/A

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

One year after graduation, Samuel Merritt University alumni earn a median of $119,508. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $143,353, and after ten years, earnings are $143,238. The median debt for graduates is $20,825. 64.4% of students receive financial aid.

The provided data does not include tuition costs, therefore a return on investment cannot be calculated. The data also does not include debt-to-income ratios or break-even timelines.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,825

Median Earnings (5yr)

$143,353

Graduation Rate

N/A

Receive Financial Aid

64%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program	4yr Cost	Median Earnings (5yr)	Est. 20yr ROI
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$0	$155,322	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	$0	$83,461	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$0	$131,535	N/A
Medicine	$0	$128,454	N/A

Peer Comparison

Samuel Merritt University Current

20yr ROI

California Institute of Technology

668%

20yr ROI

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

703%

20yr ROI

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

1174%

20yr ROI

Harvey Mudd College

505%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$0

Median Debt$20,825

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0

Net 4-Year Cost$0

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Samuel Merritt University graduates earn?

The median earnings for Samuel Merritt University graduates 5 years after enrollment is $143,353. This is $108,353 above the national average for high school diploma holders.

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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