Calumet College of Saint Joseph's published cost of attendance is $32,968. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $21,381, middle-income families pay around $22,877, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,970.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $32,968 |
| Tuition and Fees | $23,850 |
| Room and Board | $9,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,350 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,517 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,451 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,381 |
| $30–48k | $22,931 |
| $48–75k | $22,877 |
| $75–110k | $23,358 |
| $110k+ | $24,970 |
Calumet College of Saint Joseph's published cost of attendance is $32,968. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $21,381, middle-income families pay around $22,877, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,970. Azimuth ranks Calumet College of Saint Joseph #592 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net prices by income band are medians within those bands, so individual aid packages vary. Calumet College of Saint Joseph uses need-based aid to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,534, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $8,640; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,530, median federal debt of $21,534 projects to a monthly payment of about $243 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Calumet College of Saint Joseph earn median 4-year earnings of $57,530, placing Calumet College of Saint Joseph in the 32.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,744 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Calumet College of Saint Joseph in the 85.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Calumet College of Saint Joseph #109 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. For context, graduates without a college degree in IN earn a median of $32,990, underscoring the earnings step-up that a degree from Calumet College of Saint Joseph represents even relative to the broader peer distribution. The program lineup at Calumet College of Saint Joseph is anchored in Security & Protective Services, which shapes both the scale and character of graduate outcomes. Criminal Justice stands out as the program combining the broadest enrollment reach with the strongest aggregate earnings contribution at the institution. Among the largest programs by graduate count, Criminal Justice enrolls 41 graduates and delivers median earnings of $106,465 four years after enrollment, with Azimuth ranking the program #1 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions ; Business Administration enrolls 19 graduates and earns $46,551, with Azimuth ranking it #330 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Additional programs — including Psychology, General (7 graduates), English Language and Literature, General (6 graduates), and Teacher Education (5 graduates) — round out a degree portfolio concentrated in fields oriented toward public safety, social services, and applied professional work, where regional labor-market demand tends to be stable and locally grounded.
