Cost & ROI · 2026
Is College of Micronesia-FSM worth it?
Pay $6,789/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $24,651 ten years out — about 3.6× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: B.
The ROI math, in 30 seconds
Benchmarks
College of Micronesia-FSM vs Federated States of Micronesia avg vs national avg
How this school stacks up against the typical Federated States of Micronesia college and the typical US college.
| Metric | College of Micronesia-FSM | Federated States of Micronesia avg | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg net price | ▲ $6,789 | $6,789 | $18,467 |
| Median earnings 10y | ▼ $24,651 | $24,651 | $50,834 |
| Median debt | — | — | $19,694 |
| Graduation rate | ▼ 34.1% | 34.1% | 49.9% |
| Acceptance rate | ▲ 87.1% | 87.1% | 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 $41,780 over four years. Most students get $3,656/yr in grants and scholarships.
Lifetime impact
Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree
Over a typical 40-year career, the median College of Micronesia-FSM grad earns about -$813,960 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 College of Micronesia-FSM
The average student at College of Micronesia-FSM pays $6,789 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $10,445 published sticker price. That is above the FM average net price of $6,789.
Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $24,651 — above the FM median of $24,651. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.
Frequently asked
Cost & ROI questions
What is the net price at College of Micronesia-FSM?
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $6,789 per year. That's $3,656/yr in financial aid against the $10,445 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $27,156.
How much do College of Micronesia-FSM graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, College of Micronesia-FSM graduates earn a median of $24,651 per year — below the national average of $50,834. That's about 3.6× the annual net cost.
Is College of Micronesia-FSM worth the cost?
EduGradify assigns College of Micronesia-FSM a value grade of B — top 35% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $6,789/yr, earn $24,651/yr ten years out, ROI score of 9.08. Exceptional Investment.
What financial aid is available at College of Micronesia-FSM?
79.3% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 0% take federal student loans. On average, students get $3,656 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.
What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM?
In-state tuition is $5,050 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $5,050 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.
How does net price change with family income at College of Micronesia-FSM?
Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $6,747. 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 →