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Hiram, OH · Private University

Is Hiram College Worth It?

ROI analysis based on real earnings and cost data

Strong ROIRanked #2297 of 3,472 schools by ROI

Key Numbers

10-Year Earnings

$54,311

median, 10 years after enrollment

In-State Tuition

$26,265

per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$26,265

per year

Total 4-Year Cost

$105,060

tuition only (4 years)

ROI Ratio

2.07x

earnings ÷ annual tuition

Payback Period

5.4 yrs

years to recoup total cost

Graduation Rate

59.1%

6-year graduation rate

Median Debt

$27,000

at graduation

Avg Net Price

$20,088

after aid & scholarships

Earnings vs. Annual Cost

10-year median earnings compared to annual tuition

Median Earnings (10yr)$54,311
Annual Tuition$26,265
National Median Earnings$45,000

Hiram College graduates earn $9,311 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$17,197/yr
$30,000 – $48,000$15,280/yr
$48,000 – $75,000$19,558/yr
$75,000 – $110,000$23,700/yr
Over $110,000$25,313/yr

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

Highest-Earning Majors

Top programs at Hiram College ranked by graduate earnings

1
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$61,675

33 graduates

2
Accounting and Related Services.$53,610

29 graduates

3
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$50,405

34 graduates

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

ROI by Major at Hiram College

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

MajorEarningsROI
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBest ROI$61,6752.4x
Accounting and Related Services$53,6102.0x
Business Administration, Management and Operations$50,4051.9x

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

The Bottom Line

Hiram College stands out as a strong financial investment among U.S. colleges. Graduates earn $54,311 10 years after starting, $9,311 above the national median of $45,000. The investment pays for itself in roughly 5.4 years, faster than most colleges.

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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.