Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, District of Columbia · Private For-Profit
ROI Score: 9/100 · Poor Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Strayer University-Global Region scores 9 (Poor Value) - 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. These are among the worst metrics on this site. Fewer than one in seven enrolled students graduates. Median debt of $40,621 against median 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.
The data raises concerns about Strayer University-Global Region
These metrics fall below the thresholds most financial advisors recommend for a sound college investment. Review them carefully before committing.
- ROI Score9/100 - Poor Value tier (below 45). Most 4-year schools we track score 60 or higher.
- Debt-to-earnings1.06 - Advisors recommend total student debt stay below one year of salary (ratio under 1.0).
- 6-year graduation rate14.3% - Well below the 60% national average. Non-completion is the fastest route to negative ROI.
- Payback period41.5 years - Most 4-year schools we track have payback periods of 4-10 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 |
| Median 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. Here's the part that matters - almost nobody pays that. After grants, scholarships, and aid, the average student here pays a net price of $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.
Most students borrow to get here. The median graduate leaves owing $40,621 in federal loans, which works out to about $431 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Hold that up against the $40,092 the typical graduate earns ten years out: the debt-to-earnings ratio comes to 1.06, which is high - the rule of thumb is that total debt should not top your first-year salary, and this is over that line.
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 median 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. Year-one earnings of $67k are solid for CS, but the debt level is very high - students at Strayer borrow significantly more than at comparable programs at public universities. 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. Prospective students in tech fields should compare Strayer's debt profile against public or nonprofit alternatives where similar certifications and degrees carry significantly lower debt.
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 | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 33.8% | 52.0% |
| 3-year repayment | 42.4% | 62.0% |
| 5-year repayment | 30.5% | 68.0% |
| 7-year repayment | 37.0% | 72.0% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Strayer University-Global Region’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2010-2023).
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.
Strayer Global's peer set includes American InterContinental University System, South University-Savannah Online, Post University, Los Angeles Film School, and Strayer University-Georgia - all for-profit online or campus institutions. Strayer (ROI 9) is at the bottom of any peer comparison. The 14.3% completion rate and $40,621 median debt are defining negatives. Post University and American InterContinental have higher completion rates. Strayer's primary competitive advantage is brand recognition in the for-profit sector; the financial outcomes data does not support that brand premium for most students.
| 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: The Numbers Don't Add Up
We'll be straight with you: the numbers at Strayer University-Global Region are a real concern. With a net cost of $17,833 per year and the typical graduate earning only $40,092 ten years out, the estimated payback period exceeds 41.5 years. For most students, the financial return does not justify the cost - go in with your eyes open.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 14.3% graduation rate, high debt relative to what graduates earn, concerning loan repayment rates, a long payback period.
Be careful with the debt here. A median $40,621 owed against $40,092 in earnings is heavy, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.01 is past the level advisors flag. Your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
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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.