Union University
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
vs 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 a median of $53,098. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,505, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,990. The median debt for graduates 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.
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
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $153,800 | $64,650 | 286% |
| Social Work. | $153,800 | $45,352 | 35% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $153,800 | $36,947 | -75% |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $153,800 | $49,821 | 93% |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | $153,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $153,800 | $84,529 | 544% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $153,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $153,800 | $105,418 | 816% |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $153,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Social Work. | $153,800 | $37,136 | -72% |
| Education, General. | $153,800 | $48,562 | 76% |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $153,800 | $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.