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Training and Offer Comparison

Put tuition, fees, lost earnings, completion time, and outcome evidence on one decision record.

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Your scenario

Add two paths. The result is a rough scenario, not a promise of admission, completion, employment, or earnings.

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What the result means

Opportunity cost equals current annual earnings divided by twelve, multiplied by months of reduced work. Rough break-even divides total education plus opportunity cost by positive annual earnings gain. Taxes, financing, job-search time, benefits, and probability are excluded.

This tool provides general educational decision support. Verify controlling facts with the provider, regulator, qualified professional, or official record that applies to your situation.