College ROI for Students in Olmsted County, MN

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

Public In-State/yr

$28,934

Public Out-of-State/yr

$50,844

Private/yr

$72,614

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$115,736
Annual Earnings Premium$58,773
Payback Period2 years

20-Year Net Return$1,059,724

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$290,456
Annual Earnings Premium$67,589
Payback Period4.3 years

20-Year Net Return$1,061,323

About Olmsted County, Minnesota

Olmsted County in Minnesota has a median household income of $90,420 and a population of 162,307. 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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Other Counties in Minnesota

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.