Taylor University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$156,416
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$10,142/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
15.4 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
30%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
Taylor University's in-state tuition is $39,104. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $39,248, which is slightly more than the cost of tuition. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $45,142, and ten years after graduation, earnings reach $52,198. The median debt for students is $20,500.
The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio. However, the one-year earnings are nearly double the median debt.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$39,104
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Median Earnings (5yr)
$45,142
Graduation Rate
77%
Receive Financial Aid
33%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $156,416 | $44,542 | 22% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $156,416 | $57,577 | 189% |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | $156,416 | $0 | N/A |
| Biology, General. | $156,416 | $57,333 | 186% |
| Psychology, General. | $156,416 | $53,764 | 140% |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $156,416 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $156,416 | $44,084 | 16% |
| Marketing. | $156,416 | $51,122 | 106% |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | $156,416 | $0 | N/A |
| Political Science and Government. | $156,416 | $0 | N/A |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $156,416 | $0 | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $156,416 | $0 | N/A |
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.