Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $557,426 to $1,935,320. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
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
54
Positive ROI Routes
54/54
Best Current ROI
$1,935,320
Fastest Payback
2.1 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 City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Harvard University
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,935,320
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,983,316
10-Year Earnings
$102,979
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,853,151
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,922,156
10-Year Earnings
$100,130
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
University of California, Berkeley
Degreeli Score
89/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,849,499
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,992,136
10-Year Earnings
$102,303
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
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,828,262
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,990,920
10-Year Earnings
$106,094
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
New York University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,738,510
Years To Recoup
9.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,985,280
10-Year Earnings
$106,674
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
Columbia University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,712,444
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,781,940
10-Year Earnings
$93,415
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 California, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,630,694
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,760,628
10-Year Earnings
$90,541
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Georgia Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,567,930
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,667,656
10-Year Earnings
$85,806
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Cornell University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,545,499
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,620,360
10-Year Earnings
$86,756
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 Florida
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,511,094
Years To Recoup
2.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,658,356
10-Year Earnings
$84,226
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
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,507,996
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,642,160
10-Year Earnings
$88,656
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
California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,496,033
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,731,520
10-Year Earnings
$89,909
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 Virginia
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,495,949
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,564,800
10-Year Earnings
$82,553
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 California, Irvine
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,478,420
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,701,876
10-Year Earnings
$87,944
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 North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,463,862
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,605,640
10-Year Earnings
$82,613
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 Washington
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,408,005
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,652,976
10-Year Earnings
$85,467
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Virginia Tech
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,401,013
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,624,928
10-Year Earnings
$86,237
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
Georgetown University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,378,234
Years To Recoup
13.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,453,680
10-Year Earnings
$80,847
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
Boston University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,342,554
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,514,272
10-Year Earnings
$80,594
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 University of Texas--Austin
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,340,818
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,508,232
10-Year Earnings
$79,383
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,338,975
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,549,740
10-Year Earnings
$80,820
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 Wisconsin--Madison
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,322,263
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,476,564
10-Year Earnings
$77,299
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Florida State University
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,299,827
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,518,312
10-Year Earnings
$78,175
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 Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,223,522
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,394,804
10-Year Earnings
$73,208
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
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,218,863
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,429,248
10-Year Earnings
$74,818
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
California State Polytechnic University--Pomona
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,204,817
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,760,656
10-Year Earnings
$90,339
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 Washington
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,202,653
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,411,896
10-Year Earnings
$73,413
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 South Florida
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,190,910
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,551,472
10-Year Earnings
$79,536
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,141,990
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,516,184
10-Year Earnings
$79,527
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Clemson University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,134,289
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,310,408
10-Year Earnings
$69,971
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
Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,113,133
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,326,580
10-Year Earnings
$70,592
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
Michigan State University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,085,232
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,344,440
10-Year Earnings
$71,158
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
Rutgers University--New Brunswick
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,068,872
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,278,096
10-Year Earnings
$68,786
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 Washington Tacoma
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,055,278
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,668,688
10-Year Earnings
$85,467
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 Oregon
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,037,478
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,447,172
10-Year Earnings
$76,795
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 Arizona
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$986,132
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,460,504
10-Year Earnings
$76,360
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
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$969,986
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,425,612
10-Year Earnings
$74,274
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
California State Polytechnic University--Pomona
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$963,464
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,407,956
10-Year Earnings
$72,704
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
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$949,222
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,082,104
10-Year Earnings
$57,573
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
Wayne State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$921,129
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,576,196
10-Year Earnings
$81,363
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 Illinois Chicago
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$915,799
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,486,204
10-Year Earnings
$76,505
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$886,828
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,303,392
10-Year Earnings
$68,163
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Pratt Institute
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$878,806
Years To Recoup
20 years
On-Time ROI
$1,195,004
10-Year Earnings
$70,282
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
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$865,505
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,149,104
10-Year Earnings
$61,173
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 Kansas
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$849,958
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,235,224
10-Year Earnings
$65,373
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 Cincinnati
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$833,096
Years To Recoup
11.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,111,388
10-Year Earnings
$60,699
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
Portland State University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$827,211
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,570,852
10-Year Earnings
$80,453
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
University at Buffalo--SUNY
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$817,161
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,086,940
10-Year Earnings
$58,546
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
Florida Atlantic University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$805,183
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,286,852
10-Year Earnings
$66,093
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 Colorado Denver
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$757,109
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,640,540
10-Year Earnings
$84,407
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Ball State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$656,752
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,053,500
10-Year Earnings
$55,663
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
Westfield State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$611,349
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,123,596
10-Year Earnings
$59,524
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
Texas State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$577,831
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,045,280
10-Year Earnings
$55,625
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
CERTIFICATE
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$557,426
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,130,224
10-Year Earnings
$59,514
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.