Bottom Line
This field has mixed value outcomes.
The current preview range spans from -$10,267 to $3,989,234. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Applied Mathematics
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
61
Positive ROI Routes
58/61
Best Current ROI
$3,989,234
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 Applied Mathematics currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Vanderbilt University
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,989,234
Years To Recoup
2 years
On-Time ROI
$4,264,736
10-Year Earnings
$216,406
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Harvard University
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,256,748
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$3,337,516
10-Year Earnings
$170,689
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Brown University
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,924,003
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$3,055,704
10-Year Earnings
$157,822
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,718,941
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,858,132
10-Year Earnings
$148,740
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Johns Hopkins University
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,638,354
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,813,344
10-Year Earnings
$144,429
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Stevens Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,574,251
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,962,996
10-Year Earnings
$156,419
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
MASTERS
University of Washington
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,493,914
Years To Recoup
2.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,927,816
10-Year Earnings
$149,209
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
North Carolina State University
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,333,789
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,753,408
10-Year Earnings
$141,131
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Southern Methodist University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,301,963
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,731,652
10-Year Earnings
$144,761
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
MASTERS
Stevens Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,200,094
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,532,336
10-Year Earnings
$134,886
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 California, Berkeley
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,148,648
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,314,356
10-Year Earnings
$118,414
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 North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,142,641
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,350,160
10-Year Earnings
$119,839
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
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,053,125
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$2,340,544
10-Year Earnings
$120,495
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities
Degreeli Score
91/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,046,949
Years To Recoup
3.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,400,268
10-Year Earnings
$123,369
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
The University of Texas--Austin
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,985,272
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,233,152
10-Year Earnings
$115,629
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
The University of Texas--Dallas
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,948,709
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,574,592
10-Year Earnings
$132,383
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Virginia Tech
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,948,562
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,259,988
10-Year Earnings
$117,990
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 California, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
91/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,877,915
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,027,548
10-Year Earnings
$103,887
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,839,337
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,002,980
10-Year Earnings
$106,697
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.
MASTERS
The Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
88/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,832,755
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,089,324
10-Year Earnings
$107,934
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,792,886
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,144,088
10-Year Earnings
$114,450
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 California, Santa Barbara
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,762,531
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,122,764
10-Year Earnings
$109,360
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 Southern California
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,736,432
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,890,920
10-Year Earnings
$101,094
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.
MASTERS
Stony Brook University--SUNY
Degreeli Score
88/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,688,935
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,235,224
10-Year Earnings
$115,518
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 Connecticut
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,656,382
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,988,692
10-Year Earnings
$104,454
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Marist University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,605,710
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,017,224
10-Year Earnings
$109,170
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 Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,532,711
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,792,644
10-Year Earnings
$95,719
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
Colorado School of Mines
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,510,851
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,849,040
10-Year Earnings
$98,190
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 California San Diego
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,423,938
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,654,780
10-Year Earnings
$85,233
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,368,220
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,630,580
10-Year Earnings
$85,792
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,307,043
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,920,992
10-Year Earnings
$99,043
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
DePaul University
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,298,839
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,915,692
10-Year Earnings
$101,965
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.
MASTERS
University of Cincinnati
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,293,366
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,725,408
10-Year Earnings
$91,400
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
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,292,784
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,577,528
10-Year Earnings
$83,741
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
MASTERS
California State University, Long Beach
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,269,706
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,843,360
10-Year Earnings
$94,256
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Bryant University
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,249,702
Years To Recoup
12.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,567,024
10-Year Earnings
$86,595
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
University at Albany--SUNY
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,231,773
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,004,512
10-Year Earnings
$103,659
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Stony Brook University--SUNY
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,185,434
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,568,864
10-Year Earnings
$82,200
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 Portland
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,153,943
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,445,320
10-Year Earnings
$77,908
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 California, Merced
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,096,213
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,595,188
10-Year Earnings
$82,156
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Virginia Military Institute
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,087,020
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,426,348
10-Year Earnings
$74,740
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 California, Davis
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,071,900
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,251,196
10-Year Earnings
$65,508
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
San Diego State University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,017,026
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,330,664
10-Year Earnings
$69,606
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 Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$979,854
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,786,100
10-Year Earnings
$92,803
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Rochester Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$965,709
Years To Recoup
12.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,381,756
10-Year Earnings
$76,069
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Robert Morris University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$946,059
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,440,188
10-Year Earnings
$76,610
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
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$929,748
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,366,472
10-Year Earnings
$71,317
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 Pittsburgh at Bradford
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$882,204
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,852,980
10-Year Earnings
$95,719
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Boise State University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$855,009
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,420,280
10-Year Earnings
$75,336
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
Western Washington University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$828,949
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,282,408
10-Year Earnings
$68,359
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 University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$817,375
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,269,808
10-Year Earnings
$66,750
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Washington State University
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$811,799
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,341,816
10-Year Earnings
$70,085
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Texas State University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$764,003
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,382,060
10-Year Earnings
$72,464
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
CUNY--City College
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$750,010
Years To Recoup
1.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,319,976
10-Year Earnings
$66,754
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 Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$731,512
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,842,600
10-Year Earnings
$95,719
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Emmaus Bible College
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$663,737
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$799,876
10-Year Earnings
$42,631
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
Coastal Carolina University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$546,772
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,128,296
10-Year Earnings
$59,208
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Farmingdale State College--SUNY
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$508,953
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$964,292
10-Year Earnings
$50,388
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Hillsdale College
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$0
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$0
10-Year Earnings
$0
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
United States Air Force Academy
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$0
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$0
10-Year Earnings
$0
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
University of the West
Degreeli Score
8/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
-$10,267
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
-$27,380
10-Year Earnings
$0
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.