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Concordia University - Wisconsin Return on Investment for a Degree

When Will You See a Return on Your Investment at CUW?

Review and compare your expected return on investment on your degree from Concordia University - Wisconsin, below.

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  • Importance of Your ROI
  • When You'll Break Even
  • Major Specific ROI Info
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Why is a Return on Investment Important?

Understanding your expected return on investment on your degree from CUW can help you decide if attending Concordia University - Wisconsin is a smart financial decision.

Break Even In 4.1 Years at Concordia University - Wisconsin

College is expensive and every year spent getting your degree is a year of lost wages and additional expenses. To determine when you will make up for the costs of college (your Return on Investment), we will look at the estimated cost of a degree and the average starting salary of graduates from Concordia University - Wisconsin.

Average yearly cost$34,000
Average years to graduate4.5
Average starting salary$37,000
The average cost for a degree at Concordia University - Wisconsin comes out to about $152,000. If you make about $37,000 a year, it will take you 4.1 years following graduation to break even.

Additional Considerations

  • Be Wary of Excess Debt: According to the U.S. Department of Education. In 2012, the nationwide average salary for young adults with a bachelor's degree was about $47,000, while only $30,000 for those with a high school diploma.
  • The "break even" calculation above does not include interest on student loans. How will your debt level affect your ROI?

CUW Major Specific Salary Info

Do you know what major you want to pursue at CUW? Calculate a major specific return on investment estimate here.

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