Graduate School ROI Calculator
Analyze the return on investment for your master's or doctoral degree
💼Program Details
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Cost per year of study
Duration of program
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Expected career length after degree
Typically 3-5% for inflation and time value
📈Investment Analysis
Tuition
$80,000
Opportunity Cost
$120,000
Total Cost
$210,000
Annual Salary Increase+$25,000
Lifetime Earnings Increase$750,000
Net Present Value (NPV)$189,686
✅ Positive NPV: Financially worthwhile
Return on Investment (ROI)257.1%
Payback Period12.0 years
Simple Break-Even8.4 years
Interpretation: This analysis uses NPV to account for time value of money. A positive NPV and payback period <15 years suggest good financial value.