Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $147,311 to $1,702,132. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Apparel and Textiles
Degreeli uses field pages to show whether value is consistent or whether the same major swings dramatically depending on the school, price point, and completion environment.
Offerings In Preview Catalog
56
Positive ROI Routes
56/56
Best Current ROI
$1,702,132
Fastest Payback
1 years
What To Compare
Stack payback speed against downside, not just upside.
Families should read this category through three questions: which school delivers the best risk-adjusted upside, how fast the cost gets recouped, and how much value evaporates once completion risk enters the picture.
School-Level Routes
Where Apparel and Textiles currently looks strongest
BACHELORS
Cornell University
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,702,132
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,784,580
10-Year Earnings
$94,967
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
The University of Texas--Austin
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,208,162
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,359,012
10-Year Earnings
$71,922
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Indiana University--Bloomington
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,191,394
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,485,344
10-Year Earnings
$77,520
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Delaware
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,176,597
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,460,704
10-Year Earnings
$76,595
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
The Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,101,556
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,255,764
10-Year Earnings
$66,256
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Fashion Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,086,276
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,346,400
10-Year Earnings
$71,139
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Florida State University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,070,940
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,250,952
10-Year Earnings
$64,807
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$964,063
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,130,468
10-Year Earnings
$59,879
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Auburn University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$949,676
Years To Recoup
10.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,158,848
10-Year Earnings
$62,807
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
University of Missouri
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$894,325
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,193,388
10-Year Earnings
$63,723
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Kentucky
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$892,533
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,249,696
10-Year Earnings
$66,255
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
ASSOCIATE
Fashion Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$888,400
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,101,140
10-Year Earnings
$58,876
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Rhode Island
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$880,306
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,200,800
10-Year Earnings
$64,328
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Rhode Island School of Design
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$874,750
Years To Recoup
22.7 years
On-Time ROI
$985,412
10-Year Earnings
$59,372
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
MASTERS
Savannah College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$869,069
Years To Recoup
18.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,252,080
10-Year Earnings
$72,490
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$853,092
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,132,624
10-Year Earnings
$60,349
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Utah State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$847,910
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,433,976
10-Year Earnings
$74,686
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Arkansas
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$842,745
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,195,044
10-Year Earnings
$63,394
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$832,263
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,342,360
10-Year Earnings
$67,118
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Appalachian State University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$822,048
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,102,976
10-Year Earnings
$58,516
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
SUNY Oneonta
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$788,417
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,145,788
10-Year Earnings
$61,121
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Kansas State University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$763,325
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,073,896
10-Year Earnings
$57,576
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Illinois State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$754,594
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,169,188
10-Year Earnings
$62,339
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
The University of Alabama
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$730,325
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$995,400
10-Year Earnings
$54,254
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Oregon State University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$721,379
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,028,924
10-Year Earnings
$55,367
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Ohio University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$711,044
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,086,392
10-Year Earnings
$58,647
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Colorado State University
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$704,051
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,058,564
10-Year Earnings
$57,184
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
California State Polytechnic University--Pomona
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$693,138
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,012,916
10-Year Earnings
$52,952
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
North Dakota State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$678,364
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,061,768
10-Year Earnings
$56,197
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Central Washington University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$666,048
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,242,396
10-Year Earnings
$65,815
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
East Carolina University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$663,599
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,059,724
10-Year Earnings
$56,134
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Nebraska -- Lincoln
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$644,313
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$962,092
10-Year Earnings
$51,654
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Northern Illinois University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$641,901
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,319,156
10-Year Earnings
$68,636
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Savannah College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$639,113
Years To Recoup
23.6 years
On-Time ROI
$920,780
10-Year Earnings
$55,925
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Ball State University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$617,839
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$991,080
10-Year Earnings
$52,542
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$616,163
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$895,456
10-Year Earnings
$48,603
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Western Michigan University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$615,221
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,068,648
10-Year Earnings
$56,487
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$611,075
Years To Recoup
7.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,113,880
10-Year Earnings
$59,192
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
ASSOCIATE
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$610,861
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$985,260
10-Year Earnings
$49,263
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Washington State University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$602,227
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$995,416
10-Year Earnings
$52,765
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Missouri State University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$588,648
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,016,488
10-Year Earnings
$54,347
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Mississippi State University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$568,162
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$852,200
10-Year Earnings
$46,129
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
University of North Carolina--Greensboro
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$555,408
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$986,340
10-Year Earnings
$51,510
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Wayne State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$516,420
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$883,676
10-Year Earnings
$46,737
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Framingham State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$515,295
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,078,024
10-Year Earnings
$57,124
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
San Francisco State University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$514,977
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,022,388
10-Year Earnings
$53,575
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southern Illinois University--Carbondale
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$513,804
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$823,272
10-Year Earnings
$43,823
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$495,537
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$770,784
10-Year Earnings
$41,672
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Western Kentucky University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$480,283
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$864,440
10-Year Earnings
$45,420
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
The University of Akron
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$473,500
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$913,036
10-Year Earnings
$48,441
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Georgia Southern University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$461,046
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$839,792
10-Year Earnings
$45,043
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Middle Tennessee State University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$457,021
Years To Recoup
7.9 years
On-Time ROI
$851,064
10-Year Earnings
$45,225
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Liberty University
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$422,745
Years To Recoup
20.5 years
On-Time ROI
$647,092
10-Year Earnings
$38,226
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Indiana State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$367,571
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$857,208
10-Year Earnings
$45,035
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
8/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$229,549
Years To Recoup
26.1 years
On-Time ROI
$668,848
10-Year Earnings
$41,565
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
ASSOCIATE
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
8/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$147,311
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$429,228
10-Year Earnings
$29,584
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.