Return on Investment Analysis

Union University ROI Analysis

Q: How long does it take to break even on a Union University degree?

The estimated break-even point for a degree from Union University is 14.6 years after graduation, based on the earnings premium over a high school diploma.

Q: What is the total cost of attending Union University?

The estimated 4-year in-state tuition cost at Union University is $153,800 ($38,450 per year). 47% of students receive financial aid.

Q: What do Union University graduates earn?

The median earnings for Union University graduates 5 years after enrollment is $45,505. This is $10,505 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

$153,800

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$10,505/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

14.6 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

37%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Union University's in-state tuition is $38,450. One year after graduation, alumni earn $53,098. Five years after graduation, earnings are $45,505, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $53,990. The median debt for students is $20,714, and 47.1% of students receive financial aid.

The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. However, the one-year post-graduation earnings exceed the cost of tuition.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$38,450

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,714

Median Earnings (5yr)

$45,505

Graduation Rate

69%

Receive Financial Aid

47%

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	$153,800	$105,418	816%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$153,800	$84,529	544%
Educational Administration and Supervision	$153,800	$79,875	484%
Social Work	$153,800	$45,352	35%
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration	$153,800	$130,306	1139%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$153,800	$38,385	-56%
Education, General	$153,800	$48,562	76%
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other	$153,800	$63,978	277%
Marketing	$153,800	$0	N/A
Accounting and Related Services	$153,800	$0	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	$153,800	$40,297	-31%
History	$153,800	$0	N/A

Peer Comparison

Union University Current

37%

20yr ROI

Campbell University

30%

20yr ROI

United States Sports University

178%

20yr ROI

Northwest Nazarene University

33%

20yr ROI

Schreiner University

41%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$153,800

Median Debt$20,714

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0

Net 4-Year Cost$153,800

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Union University worth the cost?

Based on government data, Union University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 37%. The total 4-year cost is $153,800 and graduates earn a median of $45,505 within 5 years.

How long does it take to break even on a Union University degree?

What is the total cost of attending Union University?

What do Union University 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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