University of Central Florida
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$25,472
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$12,137/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
2.1 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
853%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, University of Central Florida alumni earn a median of $41,960. The median debt for graduates is $18,190. The in-state tuition is $6,368 per year.
The median debt-to-income ratio is 0.43. Based on the one-year earnings, the break-even point for the tuition cost is less than half a year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$6,368
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,190
Median Earnings (5yr)
$47,137
Graduation Rate
75%
Receive Financial Aid
24%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $25,472 | $37,946 | 131% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $25,472 | $68,602 | 2538% |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | $25,472 | $42,841 | 516% |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $25,472 | $44,500 | 646% |
| Biology, General. | $25,472 | $37,529 | 99% |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | $25,472 | $37,580 | 103% |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $25,472 | $54,536 | 1434% |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $25,472 | $78,429 | 3310% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $25,472 | $45,156 | 697% |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $25,472 | $41,772 | 432% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $25,472 | $45,627 | 734% |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $25,472 | $82,542 | 3633% |
Peer Comparison
853%
20yr ROI
269%
20yr ROI
601%
20yr ROI
454%
20yr ROI
482%
20yr ROI
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.