Calvin University — Grand Rapids, MI

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

at Calvin University · Grand Rapids, MI

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $32,936/yr starting out — that's 10% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 34.2 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $22,992/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $100,440 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$54,222/yr

Starting Salary

$32,936

Finish Rate

74.1%

$54,222/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $22,992/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $31,230/yr)

4 Years Total

$216,888

Typical Debt

$23,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,472

What You'd Really Pay

$100,440

That's about $264/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$329,360

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$100,440

Pays for Itself In

34.2 yrs

Salary Boost

+10%

Ahead After 10 Years

$228,920

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost24.9/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost1.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate11.1/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.