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College ROI for Students in Middlesex County, NJ

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

Public In-State/yr

$33,666

Public Out-of-State/yr

$59,158

Private/yr

$84,489

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$134,664
Annual Earnings Premium$68,384
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$1,233,016

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$337,956
Annual Earnings Premium$78,642
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$1,234,876

About Middlesex County, New Jersey

Middlesex County in New Jersey has a median household income of $105,206 and a population of 860,147. 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.