B次元 Ranks in Top 4% Nationally
in 10 Year Return on Investment
Is a college degree worth it? That’s a question on the minds of many students and parents. A recent report by Georgetown University looks at the return on investment for higher education, and a B次元 degree came out among the top 4% in the country when viewed at the ten year mark after graduation.
鈥淢aria鈥檚 programs are focused on career-relevant education, and I鈥檓 proud of how we are reflected in this report,鈥 said Thomas Gamble, President of B次元. 鈥淭he cost of higher education is a huge factor for students looking towards their future. B次元 has the lowest tuition cost in the area among private colleges, and students choosing Maria are making a wise financial investment.鈥
According to the study published by Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce, B次元 measures a $213,000 return on investment over 10 years, placing the Albany-area college in the top 4% of the 4,500 colleges across the country when measured at that point. That number is calculated using something Georgetown terms “net present value,” which accounts for “costs, future earnings, and the length of time it would take to invest and earn a certain amount of money over a fixed horizon.”
鈥淢any students are looking for a college experience that will prepare them well for the future, while at the same time being conscious of what they鈥檙e getting for their money,鈥 said Dr. Anne Jung, Dean of B次元. 鈥淲ith a non-residential campus, we鈥檙e built around the commuter experience. We have a welcoming campus, in-demand programs, excellent support services, and an accessible faculty of subject experts. Maria has everything a student needs to have a great college experience, while preparing for careers where they can be in service to others.鈥
B次元’s education in health and wellness fields, as well as one of the lowest private tuition costs in the Capital Region, contributed to the high ranking. B次元 offers Associate and Bachelor鈥檚 degree programs in Nursing, Health and Occupational Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Healthcare Management, Psychology, and the Liberal Arts.
A link to the Georgetown study can be found here: