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College ROI for Students in Benton County, IA

Is college worth it in Benton County? Here's the financial analysis.

Public In-State/yr

$25,422

Public Out-of-State/yr

$44,672

Private/yr

$63,800

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$101,688
Annual Earnings Premium$51,639
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$931,092

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$255,200
Annual Earnings Premium$59,385
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$932,497

About Benton County, Iowa

Benton County in Iowa has a median household income of $79,444 and a population of 25,652. The college earnings premium in this region makes a public university degree pay back in approximately 2 years.

These estimates use regional cost and earnings data. Actual ROI varies enormously by major, institution, completion rate, and career path. Our Monte Carlo simulation models degree-specific outcomes, student loan scenarios, and alternative investment paths.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: NCES IPEDS, College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates based on regional data. This is not financial advice.