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Stevens Institute of Technology — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Hoboken, NJ · 4,222 students

The verdict

Stevens Institute of Technology charges a net price of $41,346/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $165,384. Graduates earn a median $108,772 ten years after entry, $60,412/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 2.7 years — a 20-year net return of $1,042,856, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Stevens Institute of Technology's 2.7-year payback ranks #143 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 89% of them, and #4 of 78 in New Jersey.

Better ROI than 89% of US colleges#143 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$41,346
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$108,772
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
2.7 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
48%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Stevens Institute of Technology: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$41,346/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$165,384our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$108,772Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$60,412/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$27,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback2.7 yrsour math
20-year net return$1,042,856our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on Stevens Institute of Technology's own numbers. Net price $41,346 × 4 years = $165,384 total. Median earnings $108,772 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $60,412 a year of premium. $165,384 ÷ $60,412 = 2.7 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $1,042,856. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do Stevens Institute of Technology students graduate with?

A median $27,000 in federal loans among completers, or 25% of the $108,772 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of Stevens Institute of Technology students graduate?

87% finish their degree. Spread the $165,384 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $190,097 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is Stevens Institute of Technology expensive compared with other New Jersey colleges?

Its $41,346 net price runs $20,929 above the $20,418 median across the 78 New Jersey colleges we profile, or $83,714 more across the full degree.

Stevens Institute of Technology: frequently asked questions

Is Stevens Institute of Technology worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Stevens Institute of Technology charges $41,346/yr after aid ($165,384 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $108,772 ten years out — $60,412/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 2.7 years and returns $1,042,856 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a Stevens Institute of Technology degree take to pay off?
About 2.7 years. We divide the $165,384 four-year net cost by the $60,412/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does Stevens Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $41,346/yr — about $165,384 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Stevens Institute of Technology compare to other New Jersey colleges?
It ranks #4 of 78 New Jersey colleges we track by payback. Its $108,772 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $41,346 net price is above the national median of $16,902.