degreecalc.com — Free college cost and ROI calculators — https
This repository documents resources related to free online calculators in the relevant niche. The main tool referenced is hosted at https://degreecalc.com/.
Free, no-signup college tools that use the data sources documented here:
The calculators referenced use authoritative data sources:
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- US Census Bureau
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Various other .gov authoritative sources
Each calculator follows peer-reviewed or government-published formulas. Results should be used as estimates for general guidance — always consult licensed professionals for binding advice in YMYL areas (tax, finance, health, legal).
Resources documented here link to free public tools. The tools themselves are subject to their own terms of use.
If you have suggestions for additional calculator resources or data sources to document, please open an issue or PR.
College Planning Tools at Degreecalc
- Tuition (in-state vs out-of-state)
- Fees + room/board
- Books + supplies
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
ROI = (Lifetime Earnings With Degree − Lifetime Earnings Without Degree) − Total Education Cost
Per College Scorecard data:
- Bachelor's degree median earnings: $57,200/yr (2024)
- High school grad: $39,500/yr
- Difference compounds over 40-year career
- Pell Grant: up to $7,395/yr
- Subsidized loans: 6.53% rate (academic year 25-26)
- Direct unsubsidized: 6.53%
- PLUS loans: 9.08%
Low Earnings Indicator (Dec 2025) — flags programs where graduates earn less than non-college peers. Check at College Scorecard before enrolling.
- IPEDS — Federal Education Data
- College Scorecard
- Federal Student Aid
- BLS Occupational Outlook
- NCES College Navigator
- NASFAA — Financial Aid
Visit https://degreecalc.com/ for college planning calculators.