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Return on Investment Analysis

University of Hartford 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 University of Hartford costs about $190,588 in in-state tuition, and graduates earn a median of $42,581 five years after graduation — the investment breaks even in roughly 25.1 years (20-year ROI: -20%).

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$190,588

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$7,581/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

25.1 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

-20%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

The University of Hartford's in-state tuition is $47,647. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $47,333. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $42,581, but increase to $60,823 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

The university's data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The data does show that 64.4% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$47,647

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

Median Earnings (5yr)

$42,581

Graduation Rate

58%

Receive Financial Aid

64%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Business Administration, Management and Operations $190,588 $109,915 686%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $190,588 $34,657 N/A
Music $190,588 $42,535 -21%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $190,588 $81,992 393%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General $190,588 $48,873 46%
Accounting and Related Services $190,588 $87,966 456%
Psychology, General $190,588 $50,168 59%
Mechanical Engineering $190,588 $81,682 390%
Human Resources Management and Services $190,588 $0 N/A
Communication and Media Studies $190,588 $46,075 16%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $190,588 $104,130 625%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $190,588 $60,782 171%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $190,588 $56,501 126%
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $190,588 $69,396 261%
Civil Engineering $190,588 $75,632 326%
Design and Applied Arts $190,588 $39,266 -55%
Criminal Justice and Corrections $190,588 $49,821 56%
Special Education and Teaching $190,588 $49,271 50%
Film/Video and Photographic Arts $190,588 $27,227 N/A
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians $190,588 $58,375 145%
Fine and Studio Arts $190,588 $33,933 N/A
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations $190,588 $59,163 154%
Finance and Financial Management Services $190,588 $0 N/A
Biology, General $190,588 $39,380 -54%

Peer Comparison

University of Hartford Current

-20%

20yr ROI

Oklahoma Baptist University

11%

20yr ROI

Cornerstone University

31%

20yr ROI

La Sierra University

6%

20yr ROI

The University of Olivet

15%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$190,588
Median Debt$27,000

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$190,588

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, University of Hartford has an estimated 20-year ROI of -20%. The total 4-year cost is $190,588 and graduates earn a median of $42,581 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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