Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, District of Columbia · Private For-Profit
ROI Score: 9/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Strayer University-Global Region scores 9 (Below Benchmark) - a private for-profit institution with a 14.3% completion rate, a 41.5-year payback period, and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.058. Fewer than one in seven enrolled students graduates. Median debt of $40,621 against average 6-year earnings of $38,400 means the average graduate owes more than they earn in a year. The one-year repayment rate of 33.8% indicates widespread early borrower default or deferral. Registered Nursing posts strong outcome data (ROI grade B, $81,061 year-one, $105,703 year-four, 0 graduates reported in the dataset) - the zero graduate count for this program makes the data difficult to interpret. Computer and Information Sciences (97 graduates, $67,315 year-one, D grade) earns a D due to very high debt ($50,737) overwhelming solid earnings. Business Administration (451 graduates, $55,431 year-one, F grade) is the volume program and earns an F because median debt of $56,517 is nearly equal to year-one earnings. Strayer's enrollment of 9,376 reflects the scale of for-profit online education; 54.4% Pell rate confirms predominantly low-income students. The financial outcomes at this institution do not support the cost and debt structure it creates for most students.
How Strayer University-Global Region scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score9/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
- Debt-to-earnings1.06 - Median debt is larger than one year of average earnings six years after entry (a ratio above 1.0).
- 6-year graduation rate14.3% - The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our score, since a degree that is not finished rarely pays back.
- Payback period41.5 years - The median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
Strayer University-Global Region
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $13,920/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $13,920/yr |
| Average net price | $17,833/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $71,332 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $40,092 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $38,400 |
| Median debt at graduation | $40,621 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $431 |
| Estimated payback period | 41.5 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 14.3% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 9,376 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $13,920/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $17,833/year, or roughly $71,332 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $17,833/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay N/A/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $40,621, which works out to about $431 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($38,400) and comes to 1.06, 1.0 or higher, meaning median debt is at least a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,833 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | N/A |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | N/A |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | N/A |
| $110,001+ | N/A |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
The 0-30000 bracket pays $17,833 per year at Strayer Global - and Scorecard reports no other income band data, suggesting very limited income-based differentiation. Against $38,400 average earnings, a 14.3% completion rate, and $40,621 median debt, low-income students at Strayer face the worst financial exposure of any income tier. Low-income adult learners are the core market for this institution, which makes the debt and completion data particularly concerning.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Scorecard does not report net price data for middle-income brackets at Strayer Global. Prospective students in middle-income ranges should request explicit net price information before enrolling. The published average net price of $17,833 is the only data point available.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Scorecard reports a net price only for the 0-30000 and 110001-plus income brackets, with only the lowest tier populated at $17,833. Higher-income students choosing Strayer would be doing so at near-full price for a credential with F-grade ROI in its largest program. This is not a financially sound investment at any income level for business-track students.
Earnings by Major
Top 6 most popular majors at Strayer University-Global Region with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | $64,016 | F |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,304 | D |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,916 | F |
| Accounting | $66,108 | F |
| Information Science | $87,413 | D |
| Registered Nursing | $105,703 | B |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Computer and Information Sciences
CS (97 graduates) earns a D grade: $67,315 year-one, $82,304 year-four, but median debt of $50,737 drives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.754. The D grade reflects that strong earnings cannot fully overcome the debt burden created by the for-profit pricing model.
Information Science
Information Science (17 graduates) earns a D grade: $71,167 year-one, $87,413 year-four, but median debt of $53,250 and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.748. The pattern mirrors CS: solid earnings undermined by excessive debt accumulation.
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration (451 graduates, the volume program) earns an F grade: $55,431 year-one, $64,016 year-four, debt-to-earnings 1.020 on median debt of $56,517. Graduates are borrowing essentially one full year of future earnings. This program profile - the largest at Strayer - defines the financial harm this institution's debt structure creates for its students. The earnings are adequate for business roles; the debt is the problem.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Criminal Justice (70 graduates) earns an F grade: $43,405 year-one, $53,916 year-four, debt-to-earnings 1.312 on median debt of $56,937. Students in criminal justice at Strayer borrow over $56k for a credential that produces $43k year-one earnings - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.312 represents structural financial harm. This field-credential combination at this debt level is not financially defensible.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 33.8% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 42.4% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 30.5% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 37.0% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Strayer University-Global Region’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2010-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 9,376 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 54.4% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,200 |
Strayer does not report admission rate or test score data to Scorecard. Open-enrollment online for-profit institutions typically admit all qualified applicants. The admission process is not the relevant filter. Prospective students should focus exclusively on the 14.3% completion rate and the debt outcomes for non-completers before enrolling.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
The 14.3% completion rate and $40,621 median debt are defining negatives.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-Global Region (this school) | 9 | $17,833 | $40,092 |
| Post University | 12 | $21,634 | $38,696 |
| Los Angeles Film School | 9 | $30,980 | $31,632 |
| Strayer University-Georgia | 9 | $18,318 | $40,092 |
| South University-Savannah Online | 7 | $28,049 | $34,421 |
| American InterContinental University System | 6 | $15,172 | $36,144 |
Who Thrives Here
Scorecard does not report an admission rate or test scores for Strayer. The school operates as an online for-profit institution with open enrollment. Enrollment of 9,376 reflects its national online model. The 54.4% Pell rate indicates the school primarily serves low-income adult learners, a population that is particularly vulnerable to the financial harm associated with poor completion rates and high debt. The 14.3% completion rate is the defining risk factor.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Strayer University-Global Region scores 9/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $17,833 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $40,092 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at about 41.5 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 14.3% graduation rate, a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06 (median across the schools we score: 0.61), a three-year loan repayment rate of 42.4% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%), a long payback period.
Median debt of $40,621 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $38,400 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06. That is 1.0 or higher, meaning median debt is at least a full year of those earnings, so your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
Strayer University-Global Region: Common Questions
Is Strayer University-Global Region worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Strayer University-Global Region scores 9/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $17,833 a year after aid against $40,092 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at about 41.5 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does Strayer University-Global Region cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $17,833 a year, or roughly $71,332 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Strayer University-Global Region graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $40,092 ten years after enrolling, at or below the $41,800 median for high-school graduates (NCES, 2022). With little earnings gap to cover the cost, the financial return is hard to make.
How long does it take to pay off Strayer University-Global Region?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 41.5 years for Strayer University-Global Region. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Strayer University-Global Region graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $40,621, against average earnings of $38,400 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06. That is 1.0 or higher, meaning median debt is at least a full year of those earnings, so how much you borrow really matters.
What is the graduation rate at Strayer University-Global Region?
The six-year graduation rate is 14.3%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.