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Fond Du Lac, WI · Private University

Is Marian University Worth It?

ROI analysis based on real earnings and cost data

Good ROIRanked #2750 of 3,472 schools by ROI

Key Numbers

10-Year Earnings

$53,501

median, 10 years after enrollment

In-State Tuition

$33,000

per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$33,000

per year

Total 4-Year Cost

$132,000

tuition only (4 years)

ROI Ratio

1.62x

earnings ÷ annual tuition

Payback Period

7.1 yrs

years to recoup total cost

Graduation Rate

41.2%

6-year graduation rate

Median Debt

$25,000

at graduation

Avg Net Price

$23,341

after aid & scholarships

Earnings vs. Annual Cost

10-year median earnings compared to annual tuition

Median Earnings (10yr)$53,501
Annual Tuition$33,000
National Median Earnings$45,000

Marian University graduates earn $8,501 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$24,155/yr
$30,000 – $48,000$21,978/yr
$48,000 – $75,000$20,296/yr
$75,000 – $110,000$21,839/yr
Over $110,000$24,866/yr

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

Highest-Earning Majors

Top programs at Marian University ranked by graduate earnings

1
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$65,714

85 graduates

2
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.$56,773

21 graduates

3
Psychology, General.$45,416

26 graduates

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

ROI by Major at Marian University

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$65,7142.0x
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$56,7731.7x
Psychology, General(1yr data)$45,4161.4x

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

The Bottom Line

Marian University offers solid financial returns relative to its cost. Graduates earn $53,501 10 years after starting, $8,501 above the national median of $45,000. Graduates typically break even on their investment within 7.1 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.