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College ROI for Students in Chautauqua County, NY

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

Public In-State/yr

$17,480

Public Out-of-State/yr

$30,716

Private/yr

$43,868

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$69,920
Annual Earnings Premium$35,506
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$640,200

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$175,472
Annual Earnings Premium$40,832
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$641,166

About Chautauqua County, New York

Chautauqua County in New York has a median household income of $54,625 and a population of 127,440. 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.