Washington Adventist University
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$100,800
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$5,114/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
19.7 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
1%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, Washington Adventist University graduates earn a median of $60,537. The median debt for graduates is $30,500. The annual tuition cost is $25,200.
Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $40,114. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $64,249. 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)
$25,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$30,500
Median Earnings (5yr)
$40,114
Graduation Rate
44%
Receive Financial Aid
54%
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. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Biology, General. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Psychology, General. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $100,800 | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
1%
20yr ROI
-32%
20yr ROI
2%
20yr ROI
-21%
20yr ROI
-11%
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.