Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $314,652 to $2,297,154. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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
30/30
Best Current ROI
$2,297,154
Fastest Payback
1.9 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 Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,297,154
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,414,752
10-Year Earnings
$126,571
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
New York University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,518,902
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,734,500
10-Year Earnings
$94,135
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 Minnesota--Twin Cities
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,215,093
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,424,828
10-Year Earnings
$74,597
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Gonzaga University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,154,357
Years To Recoup
12.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,337,764
10-Year Earnings
$73,912
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
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,038,090
Years To Recoup
13.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,205,820
10-Year Earnings
$66,866
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
Fordham University
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$942,692
Years To Recoup
17.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,150,888
10-Year Earnings
$66,412
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
University of St. Thomas
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$932,523
Years To Recoup
11.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,220,900
10-Year Earnings
$66,876
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
The Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$901,625
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,027,844
10-Year Earnings
$54,860
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
Seton Hall University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$893,944
Years To Recoup
11.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,286,436
10-Year Earnings
$70,611
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
High Point University
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$874,725
Years To Recoup
15.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,186,872
10-Year Earnings
$67,085
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
California Lutheran University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$873,956
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,255,684
10-Year Earnings
$68,806
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
West Virginia University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$814,693
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,259,964
10-Year Earnings
$66,125
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Dominican University of California
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$795,148
Years To Recoup
16.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,018,768
10-Year Earnings
$58,005
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
West Virginia University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$753,731
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,165,684
10-Year Earnings
$61,411
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
Grand Valley State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$730,511
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,090,152
10-Year Earnings
$57,771
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
Howard University
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$696,818
Years To Recoup
22.5 years
On-Time ROI
$996,024
10-Year Earnings
$59,909
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
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$682,564
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,073,720
10-Year Earnings
$58,335
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.
CERTIFICATE
Boise State University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$670,231
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,113,340
10-Year Earnings
$59,989
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
Augustana College
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$647,985
Years To Recoup
12.4 years
On-Time ROI
$889,356
10-Year Earnings
$49,015
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
Georgia Southern University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$644,906
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,174,692
10-Year Earnings
$61,788
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Berry College
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$641,101
Years To Recoup
11.8 years
On-Time ROI
$922,580
10-Year Earnings
$50,593
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
Farmingdale State College--SUNY
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$637,948
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,208,692
10-Year Earnings
$62,608
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Bowie State University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$611,875
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,601,768
10-Year Earnings
$83,948
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 Nebraska Omaha
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$523,170
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,111,236
10-Year Earnings
$58,250
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Tennessee Tech University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$496,652
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$861,196
10-Year Earnings
$45,909
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 Polytechnic Institute
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$420,351
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$763,164
10-Year Earnings
$40,991
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
Florida State College--Jacksonville
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$418,885
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,137,348
10-Year Earnings
$57,693
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Malone University
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$404,446
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$899,168
10-Year Earnings
$49,148
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
Pennsylvania State University--Berks
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$390,815
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,239,896
10-Year Earnings
$66,866
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
SUNY Buffalo State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$314,652
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$944,616
10-Year Earnings
$49,500
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.