College ROI for Students in McLennan County, TX

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

Public In-State/yr

$19,130

Public Out-of-State/yr

$33,615

Private/yr

$48,009

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$76,520
Annual Earnings Premium$38,858
Payback Period2 years

20-Year Net Return$700,640

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$192,036
Annual Earnings Premium$44,687
Payback Period4.3 years

20-Year Net Return$701,698

About McLennan County, Texas

McLennan County in Texas has a median household income of $59,781 and a population of 261,090. 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.