Cost & ROI · 2026
Is Beckfield College-Florence worth it?
Pay $28,133/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $37,114 ten years out — about 1.3× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: D.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
Beckfield College-Florence vs Kentucky avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Kentucky college and the typical US college.
| Metric | Beckfield College-Florence | Kentucky avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▼ $28,133 | $17,488 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $37,114 | $46,109 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | ▼ $23,500 | $22,146 | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 31.7% | 52% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | — | 77.6% | 72.3% |
Hidden cost
What you actually pay, by family income
Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.
Total cost
4-year cost projection
Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.
Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $138,164 over four years. Most students get $6,408/yr in grants and scholarships.
Debt math
Loan repayment scenarios
If you borrow the median $23,500 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.
Debt-to-earnings: 63% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're below the recommended ceiling.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median Beckfield College-Florence grad earns about -$315,440 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).
Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.
The verdict
What the numbers say about Beckfield College-Florence
The average student at Beckfield College-Florence pays $28,133 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $34,541 published sticker price. That is above the KY average net price of $17,488.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $37,114 — below the KY median of $46,109. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Typical graduates borrow about $23,500, roughly $255 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a moderate load at about 63% of one year's median earnings.
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Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at Beckfield College-Florence?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $28,133 per year. That's $6,408/yr in financial aid against the $34,541 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $112,532.
How much do Beckfield College-Florence graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Beckfield College-Florence graduates earn a median of $37,114 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 1.3× the annual net cost.
How much debt do Beckfield College-Florence graduates take on?
Median federal loan debt at graduation is $23,500 — about $255/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 77.8% of students take federal loans.
Is Beckfield College-Florence worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns Beckfield College-Florence a value grade of D — top 95% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $28,133/yr, earn $37,114/yr ten years out, ROI score of 3.30. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at Beckfield College-Florence?
64.1% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 77.8% take federal student loans. On average, students get $6,408 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Beckfield College-Florence?
In-state tuition is $13,295 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $13,295 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at Beckfield College-Florence?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $27,756. See the chart below for all five income bands.
How we calculate ROI
Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →