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Private College Earnings Comparison

Earnings Comparison - Private College

The information provided below is an overview of projected earnings of a college graduate with a 4-year degree from a private college over a 30 year period of time. The analysis is based on the most current data aggregated from The College Board's Annual Survey of Colleges.

 

Cost of School

 
 

(4.5 yrs @ $20,628.00 Avg.)

$(92,826.00)

     
 

Interest paid on loans

 
 

Avg. Student Loan Debt ($21,100 X 6% X 10 yrs)

$(12,660.00)

 

Avg. Student Credit Card Debt ($2,200 X 12% X 4 yrs)

$(1,056.00)

     
 

Medical benefits

 
 

Avg. $150 per month X 12 month X 4 years

$(7,200.00)

     
     
     
 

Gross Pay 1st 4 years less School Cost

$(113,742.00)

     

Year

   

5

Salary

$43,309.00

6

Salary

$43,309.00

7

Salary

$45,474.45

8

Salary

$45,000.00

9

Salary

$45,000.00

10

Salary

$47,500.00

11

Salary

$47,500.00

12

Salary

$50,000.00

13

Salary

$50,000.00

14

Salary

$52,500.00

15

Salary

$52,500.00

16

Salary

$55,000.00

17

Salary

$57,500.00

18

Salary

$65,000.00

19

Salary

$70,000.00

20

Salary

$73,000.00

21

Salary

$73,000.00

22

Salary

$73,000.00

23

Salary

$73,000.00

24

Salary

$73,000.00

25

Salary

$73,000.00

26

Salary

$73,000.00

27

Salary

$73,000.00

28

Salary

$73,000.00

29

Salary

$73,000.00

30

Salary

$73,000.00

     
     
 

Over 30 year period

$1,458,850.45