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Return on Investment Analysis

Seton Hall University ROI Analysis

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

Quick answer

USACollegeData.com ROI analysis (College Scorecard data): four years at Seton Hall University costs about $205,480 in in-state tuition, and graduates earn a median of $60,291 five years after graduation — the investment breaks even in roughly 8.1 years (20-year ROI: 146%).

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$205,480

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$25,291/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

8.1 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

146%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Seton Hall University's in-state tuition is $51,370. The median debt for students is $22,750. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $54,409. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $60,291, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $70,196.

The debt-to-income ratio is calculated by dividing the median debt by the one-year earnings. The debt-to-income ratio for Seton Hall University is 0.42. The break-even timeline is calculated by dividing the median debt by the difference between the one-year earnings and the tuition cost. The break-even timeline is approximately 0.5 years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$51,370

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,750

Median Earnings (5yr)

$60,291

Graduation Rate

72%

Receive Financial Aid

51%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Law $205,480 $109,479 625%
Finance and Financial Management Services $205,480 $132,067 845%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $205,480 $116,687 695%
Accounting and Related Services $205,480 $91,727 452%
Biology, General $205,480 $81,601 354%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $205,480 $57,533 119%
Human Resources Management and Services $205,480 $87,168 408%
International Relations and National Security Studies $205,480 $68,286 224%
Marketing $205,480 $70,858 249%
Educational Administration and Supervision $205,480 $122,815 755%
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies $205,480 $115,233 681%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $205,480 $84,959 386%
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $205,480 $111,054 640%
Management Information Systems and Services $205,480 $91,225 447%
Psychology, General $205,480 $56,198 106%
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services $205,480 $72,487 265%
Political Science and Government $205,480 $53,234 77%
Health and Medical Administrative Services $205,480 $87,901 415%
Social Work $205,480 $48,702 33%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services $205,480 $59,340 137%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $205,480 $59,258 136%
Business/Managerial Economics $205,480 $85,800 394%
Criminal Justice and Corrections $205,480 $52,453 70%
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication $205,480 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$205,480
Median Debt$22,750

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$205,480

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Seton Hall University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 146%. The total 4-year cost is $205,480 and graduates earn a median of $60,291 within 5 years.

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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