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Return on Investment Analysis

Widener University 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 Widener University costs about $214,552 in in-state tuition, and graduates earn a median of $63,375 five years after graduation — the investment breaks even in roughly 7.6 years (20-year ROI: 165%).

ROI Summary

Total 4-Year Cost

$214,552

In-state tuition x 4

Earnings Premium

$28,375/yr

above high school diploma avg

Break-Even Point

7.6 years

After graduation

20-Year ROI

165%

Return on investment

ROI Analysis

Widener University's in-state tuition is $53,638. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $65,589. Five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $63,375, but increase to $70,920 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

The debt-to-income ratio is not directly calculable with the provided data. However, the median debt of $27,000 is less than the one-year post-graduation earnings of $65,589.

The break-even timeline, or the time it takes for earnings to surpass the cost of tuition, is not directly calculable with the provided data.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

The Numbers

Annual Tuition (In-State)

$53,638

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

Median Earnings (5yr)

$63,375

Graduation Rate

66%

Receive Financial Aid

74%

Avg Aid Amount

N/A

Program-Level ROI

Program 4yr Cost Median Earnings (5yr) Est. 20yr ROI
Social Work $214,552 $59,269 126%
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing $214,552 $83,173 349%
Law $214,552 $75,456 277%
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology $214,552 $79,577 316%
Business Administration, Management and Operations $214,552 $0 N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services $214,552 $0 N/A
Psychology, General $214,552 $51,254 52%
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions $214,552 $78,492 305%
Mechanical Engineering $214,552 $78,960 310%
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $214,552 $54,708 84%
Accounting and Related Services $214,552 $67,142 200%
Biology, General $214,552 $68,495 212%
Civil Engineering $214,552 $68,611 213%
Public Health $214,552 $0 N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision $214,552 $0 N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections $214,552 $57,188 107%
Biomedical/Medical Engineering $214,552 $0 N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services $214,552 $0 N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management $214,552 $50,579 45%
Chemical Engineering $214,552 $86,464 380%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods $214,552 $52,705 65%
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $214,552 $0 N/A
Journalism $214,552 $0 N/A
Communication and Media Studies $214,552 $0 N/A

Peer Comparison

Widener University Current

165%

20yr ROI

Saint Anselm College

203%

20yr ROI

Wagner College

173%

20yr ROI

Palo Alto University

0%

20yr ROI

Stonehill College

159%

20yr ROI

Financial Aid Impact

Before Aid

4-Year Tuition$214,552
Median Debt$27,000

After Aid (Estimated)

Estimated Total Aid$0
Net 4-Year Cost$214,552

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on government data, Widener University has an estimated 20-year ROI of 165%. The total 4-year cost is $214,552 and graduates earn a median of $63,375 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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