You would borrow a median $25,874 — about $294 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $100,423 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.4 years of the salary premium.
Yes — on the federal figures this is one of the fastest-paying degrees in the country.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 0.4-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Villanova University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,089 against $22,500 of debt. Villanova University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $60,903 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pennsylvania | A | $21,750 | $114,862 | 0.3 yrs |
| Drexel University Pennsylvania | A | $25,325 | $84,648 | 0.6 yrs |
| University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania | A | $15,715 | $111,371 | 0.2 yrs |
| Ursinus College Pennsylvania | B | $27,000 | $73,721 | 0.8 yrs |
| Widener University Pennsylvania | B | $27,000 | $70,920 | 0.9 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.