Graduate School ROI Analysis
Use the ROI snapshot as your scoreboard.
Total Program Investment combines tuition, fees, living expenses, interest, and lost wages.
Net Lifetime Benefit and ROI show how much extra income you capture after paying yourself back.
Key checkpoints when you read the tiles:
- Compare the projected lifetime benefit to the all‑in investment. You want a wide gap, not a break-even.
- Look at the break-even year. Anything longer than 8–10 years deserves a closer look at costs or salary assumptions.
- Match the break-even year to your age. If payback happens after age 40, ensure you truly plan to stay in that career for decades.
After scanning the snapshot, move into the “Customize Your Program” controls to stress-test every assumption.
Updating tuition, scholarships, salary retention, or post-grad pay refreshes the snapshot instantly so you can see how each lever shifts ROI.