University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$65,952
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$22,984/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
2.9 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
597%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates earn a median of $47,373, which increases to $57,984 after five years and $69,020 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $19,500. The university's in-state tuition is $16,488.
The data does not provide enough information to calculate a debt-to-income ratio or a break-even timeline. The data does not include the cost of living expenses, which would be needed to calculate a break-even timeline.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$16,488
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Median Earnings (5yr)
$57,984
Graduation Rate
85%
Receive Financial Aid
29%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $65,952 | $49,126 | 328% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $65,952 | $56,840 | 562% |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $65,952 | $137,512 | 3009% |
| Economics. | $65,952 | $76,116 | 1147% |
| Biology, General. | $65,952 | $59,939 | 656% |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | $65,952 | $54,457 | 490% |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $65,952 | $87,799 | 1501% |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $65,952 | $55,992 | 537% |
| Journalism. | $65,952 | $55,193 | 512% |
| Political Science and Government. | $65,952 | $55,667 | 527% |
| Education, Other. | $65,952 | $58,769 | 621% |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | $65,952 | $51,465 | 399% |
Peer Comparison
597%
20yr ROI
698%
20yr ROI
1342%
20yr ROI
649%
20yr ROI
1172%
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.