University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$50,236
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$27,979/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
1.8 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
1014%
Return on investment
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$12,559
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,615
Median Earnings (5yr)
$62,979
Graduation Rate
69%
Receive Financial Aid
20%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Program-Level ROI
| Program | 4yr Cost | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $50,236 | $67,626 | 1199% |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $50,236 | $84,469 | 1869% |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $50,236 | $58,097 | 820% |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $50,236 | $48,875 | 452% |
| Biology, General. | $50,236 | $53,261 | 627% |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $50,236 | $76,793 | 1564% |
| Education, General. | $50,236 | $0 | N/A |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | $50,236 | $92,752 | 2199% |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $50,236 | $47,260 | 388% |
| Political Science and Government. | $50,236 | $55,874 | 731% |
| Philosophy. | $50,236 | $44,568 | 281% |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $50,236 | $87,137 | 1976% |
Peer Comparison
1014%
20yr ROI
1007%
20yr ROI
991%
20yr ROI
458%
20yr ROI
1240%
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.