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College ROI for Students in Brooke County, WV

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

Public In-State/yr

$16,628

Public Out-of-State/yr

$29,219

Private/yr

$41,730

Payback Period

2 yrs

ROI Comparison

4-Year Public University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$66,512
Annual Earnings Premium$33,776
Payback Period2 years
20-Year Net Return$609,008

4-Year Private University

Total Cost (4 yrs)$166,920
Annual Earnings Premium$38,842
Payback Period4.3 years
20-Year Net Return$609,928

About Brooke County, West Virginia

Brooke County in West Virginia has a median household income of $51,963 and a population of 22,349. 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.