Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General. — ROI at Wellesley College
MA · Based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data
Financial Breakdown for Computer and Information Sciences, General. at Wellesley College
Net Annual Cost
$83,050
After grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$124,973
Median salary after graduation
Net Debt
$13,350
After personal savings applied
20-Year Net ROI Projection
Gross Earnings (20 years)
$124,973 × 20 years
+$2,499,460
Total 4-Year Cost
$83,050 × 4 years
−$332,200
Estimated Debt Payoff ⓘ Includes estimated interest over a standard 10-year repayment plan.
$13,350 principal × 1.35 (interest)
−$18,022
Baseline Opportunity Cost ⓘ The estimated earnings you would make with a high school diploma over 20 years ($42,000/yr), which you forfeit while studying.
$42,000 median no-degree salary × 20 years
−$840,000
20-Year Net ROI
+$1,309,237
Graduation Rate
90.7%
of students complete their degree
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How we calculate ROI
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings − Total 4-Year Cost − Estimated Debt Payoff − Baseline Opportunity Cost
Baseline assumes $42,000/yr median earnings without a college degree. Debt payoff uses a 1.35× multiplier to account for interest over a standard repayment period.
Data sourced from the U.S. College Scorecard.