College ROI for Students in Dane County, WI

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

Public In-State/yr

$26,975

Public Out-of-State/yr

$47,401

Private/yr

$67,697

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$107,900
Annual Earnings Premium$54,793
Payback Period2 years

20-Year Net Return$987,960

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$270,788
Annual Earnings Premium$63,012
Payback Period4.3 years

20-Year Net Return$989,451

About Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County in Wisconsin has a median household income of $84,297 and a population of 559,891. 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.