You would borrow a median $25,325 — about $288 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $84,648 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.6 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 0.6-year payback above. We list 2 scholarships tied to Drexel University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Drexel University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $45,128 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College Pennsylvania | A | $19,000 | $76,124 | 0.5 yrs |
| Bucknell University Pennsylvania | A | $27,000 | $93,807 | 0.5 yrs |
| Dickinson College Pennsylvania | B | $19,000 | $70,204 | 0.6 yrs |
| Swarthmore College Pennsylvania | A | $17,500 | $80,257 | 0.4 yrs |
| Villanova University Pennsylvania | A | $25,874 | $100,423 | 0.4 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.