Degree & Student Loan ROI Calculator
Whether a degree pays back, once tuition, lost earnings and loan interest are counted.
How this number is built
Doing it by hand
Step 1
Use net tuition after scholarships and grants, not the sticker price.
Step 2
Count earnings you give up while studying — usually the largest hidden cost.
Step 3
Model the loan properly, since interest can add years to the payback.
Step 4
Find published salary outcomes for the exact programme, not the field in general.
Step 5
Compare the payback period against how long you plan to work in that field.
What people ask next
Do part-time programmes change the maths?
Substantially, because you keep earning. The trade is a longer study period and less time for anything else.
What about non-financial value?
Real, and not captured here. This calculator only answers the financial question.
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