Certificate in International Business. — ROI at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
WI · Based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data
Financial Breakdown for International Business. at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Net Annual Cost
$22,174
After grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,465
Median salary after graduation
Net Debt
$26,112
After personal savings applied
20-Year Net ROI Projection
Gross Earnings (20 years)
$45,465 × 20 years
+$909,300
Total 1-Year Cost
$22,174 × 1 years
−$22,174
Estimated Debt Payoff ⓘ Includes estimated interest over a standard 10-year repayment plan.
$26,112 principal × 1.35 (interest)
−$35,251
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
+$11,874
Graduation Rate
49.6%
of students complete their degree
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How we calculate ROI
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings − Total 1-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.