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Steubenville, OH · Private University

Is Franciscan University of Steubenville Worth It?

ROI analysis based on real earnings and cost data

Good ROIRanked #2895 of 3,472 schools by ROI

Key Numbers

10-Year Earnings

$50,030

median, 10 years after enrollment

In-State Tuition

$32,630

per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,630

per year

Total 4-Year Cost

$130,520

tuition only (4 years)

ROI Ratio

1.53x

earnings ÷ annual tuition

Payback Period

8.7 yrs

years to recoup total cost

Graduation Rate

77.1%

6-year graduation rate

Median Debt

$23,384

at graduation

Avg Net Price

$23,987

after aid & scholarships

Earnings vs. Annual Cost

10-year median earnings compared to annual tuition

Median Earnings (10yr)$50,030
Annual Tuition$32,630
National Median Earnings$45,000

Franciscan University of Steubenville graduates earn $5,030 more than the national median of workers with any education level.

What You'd Actually Pay

Average net price after grants and scholarships, by family income

Under $30,000$19,180/yr
$30,000 – $48,000$18,481/yr
$48,000 – $75,000$19,272/yr
$75,000 – $110,000$22,360/yr
Over $110,000$26,319/yr

Source: IPEDS net price data. Actual costs vary based on individual financial circumstances.

Highest-Earning Majors

Top programs at Franciscan University of Steubenville ranked by graduate earnings

1
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$65,716

71 graduates

2
Psychology, General.$43,834

29 graduates

3
Marketing.$37,833

20 graduates

4
Religious Education.$37,683

46 graduates

5
Communication and Media Studies.$37,591

39 graduates

Earnings shown are 4-year post-graduation medians where available, otherwise 1-year medians.

ROI by Major at Franciscan University of Steubenville

All available majors ranked by graduate earnings. Your major matters as much as your school.

Your major matters more than your school

At Franciscan University of Steubenville, the gap between the highest-earning major (Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing: $65,716) and the lowest (History: $29,424) is $36,292/yr, bigger than the difference between many schools.

MajorEarningsROI
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBest ROI$65,7162.0x
Psychology, General$43,8341.3x
Marketing(1yr data)$37,8331.2x
Religious Education$37,6831.1x
Communication and Media Studies$37,5911.1x
Theological and Ministerial Studies$37,4421.1x
Social Work(1yr data)$36,6971.1x
English Language and Literature, General$35,7481.1x
Biology, General(1yr data)$34,5671.1x
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$32,9901.0x
Philosophy(1yr data)$32,1651.0x
Business Administration, Management and Operations(1yr data)$31,9321.0x
HistoryLowest(1yr data)$29,4240.9x

Earnings are 4-year post-graduation medians where available, otherwise 5-year or 1-year. ROI = earnings ÷ annual tuition.

The Bottom Line

Franciscan University of Steubenville offers solid financial returns relative to its cost. Graduates earn $50,030 10 years after starting, $5,030 above the national median of $45,000. Graduates typically break even on their investment within 8.7 years, a reasonable timeline.

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Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition data from IPEDS. ROI calculations are for informational purposes only and reflect median outcomes.