Bottom Line
This field has mixed value outcomes.
The current preview range spans from $0 to $1,108,408. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
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
30
Positive ROI Routes
29/30
Best Current ROI
$1,108,408
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 Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians currently looks strongest
BACHELORS
Johns Hopkins University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,108,408
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,181,924
10-Year Earnings
$62,858
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
American University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,012,659
Years To Recoup
14.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,341,448
10-Year Earnings
$75,461
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
MASTERS
American University
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$999,252
Years To Recoup
15 years
On-Time ROI
$1,323,688
10-Year Earnings
$74,573
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
MASTERS
New York Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$878,840
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,495,388
10-Year Earnings
$79,258
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
Elon University
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$754,242
Years To Recoup
20.8 years
On-Time ROI
$897,480
10-Year Earnings
$53,185
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
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$648,359
Years To Recoup
23.3 years
On-Time ROI
$934,100
10-Year Earnings
$56,591
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
Ithaca College
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$634,642
Years To Recoup
18.7 years
On-Time ROI
$832,536
10-Year Earnings
$48,412
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
Webster University
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$578,861
Years To Recoup
14.3 years
On-Time ROI
$898,992
10-Year Earnings
$50,359
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Rowan University
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$572,390
Years To Recoup
12.7 years
On-Time ROI
$849,748
10-Year Earnings
$46,969
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
Belmont University
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$531,259
Years To Recoup
20 years
On-Time ROI
$751,852
10-Year Earnings
$44,222
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
Husson University
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$529,117
Years To Recoup
11.5 years
On-Time ROI
$891,520
10-Year Earnings
$48,777
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
St. John's University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$529,013
Years To Recoup
17.4 years
On-Time ROI
$800,444
10-Year Earnings
$46,022
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
New England Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$472,740
Years To Recoup
20.7 years
On-Time ROI
$793,988
10-Year Earnings
$46,996
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.
BACHELORS
Vermont State University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$451,108
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$955,332
10-Year Earnings
$51,409
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
Long Island University
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$434,264
Years To Recoup
19.7 years
On-Time ROI
$760,932
10-Year Earnings
$44,659
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.
BACHELORS
Bowie State University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$404,602
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,059,168
10-Year Earnings
$56,818
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
Columbia College Chicago
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$396,022
Years To Recoup
16.2 years
On-Time ROI
$768,228
10-Year Earnings
$43,731
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$391,666
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$835,644
10-Year Earnings
$43,507
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Ohio University
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$379,408
Years To Recoup
17.3 years
On-Time ROI
$579,692
10-Year Earnings
$33,312
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.
ASSOCIATE
New England Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
13/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$311,339
Years To Recoup
29.1 years
On-Time ROI
$522,908
10-Year Earnings
$33,442
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.
BACHELORS
SUNY Buffalo State University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$285,472
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$857,016
10-Year Earnings
$45,120
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Vincennes University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$258,242
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$663,520
10-Year Earnings
$35,421
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
Columbia Central University--Caguas
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$229,933
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$370,860
10-Year Earnings
$18,543
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
16/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$224,583
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$323,560
10-Year Earnings
$26,064
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.
ASSOCIATE
Columbia College Hollywood
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$222,065
Years To Recoup
14.1 years
On-Time ROI
$596,468
10-Year Earnings
$33,360
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
CERTIFICATE
Spokane Falls Community College
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$213,817
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$667,344
10-Year Earnings
$34,849
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
University of Puerto Rico--Arecibo
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$212,306
Years To Recoup
12.6 years
On-Time ROI
$408,280
10-Year Earnings
$22,550
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
CERTIFICATE
Northern New Mexico College
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$210,117
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$733,136
10-Year Earnings
$38,112
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Alabama A&M University
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$186,222
Years To Recoup
11.1 years
On-Time ROI
$774,956
10-Year Earnings
$42,272
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
Principia College
Degreeli Score
72/100
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.