Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $195,035 to $3,097,406. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Community Organization and Advocacy
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
29
Positive ROI Routes
29/29
Best Current ROI
$3,097,406
Fastest Payback
4.5 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 Community Organization and Advocacy currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,097,406
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$3,255,972
10-Year Earnings
$168,632
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
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,500,744
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,577,572
10-Year Earnings
$84,712
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 Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,349,995
Years To Recoup
10.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,568,120
10-Year Earnings
$84,981
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 Michigan--Ann Arbor
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,182,082
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,268,328
10-Year Earnings
$66,044
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Elon University
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$936,206
Years To Recoup
17.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,114,000
10-Year Earnings
$64,011
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
Clark University
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$851,852
Years To Recoup
12.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,107,164
10-Year Earnings
$61,101
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
Springfield College
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$823,740
Years To Recoup
13.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,110,312
10-Year Earnings
$61,633
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 of California, Santa Cruz
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$796,585
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,060,840
10-Year Earnings
$56,620
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
Boricua College
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$753,271
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$934,580
10-Year Earnings
$49,778
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
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$713,843
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,049,152
10-Year Earnings
$55,451
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
Springfield College
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$711,669
Years To Recoup
15.1 years
On-Time ROI
$959,252
10-Year Earnings
$54,080
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
Merrimack College
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$667,319
Years To Recoup
18.3 years
On-Time ROI
$952,632
10-Year Earnings
$55,217
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
Central Michigan University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$643,860
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,096,492
10-Year Earnings
$58,344
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
Murray State University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$612,548
Years To Recoup
4.7 years
On-Time ROI
$998,936
10-Year Earnings
$51,766
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Metropolitan State University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$587,989
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,349,528
10-Year Earnings
$70,849
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Albertus Magnus College
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$568,642
Years To Recoup
14.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,104,588
10-Year Earnings
$62,035
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
University of Massachusetts--Boston
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$562,272
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,137,972
10-Year Earnings
$60,440
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
Aquinas College
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$543,597
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$831,696
10-Year Earnings
$44,910
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
Portland State University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$517,707
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$983,112
10-Year Earnings
$51,066
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Rasmussen University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$499,838
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$934,452
10-Year Earnings
$50,315
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 Empire State University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$449,323
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,089,796
10-Year Earnings
$56,825
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 Arkansas University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$448,828
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$919,352
10-Year Earnings
$48,773
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
SUNY Empire State University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$434,967
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,054,976
10-Year Earnings
$55,084
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
California State University--Dominguez Hills
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$419,025
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$979,260
10-Year Earnings
$50,686
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 Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$405,580
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$879,020
10-Year Earnings
$46,812
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
Metropolitan College of New York
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$395,085
Years To Recoup
14 years
On-Time ROI
$987,712
10-Year Earnings
$55,162
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
Grand Canyon University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$369,224
Years To Recoup
12.8 years
On-Time ROI
$849,572
10-Year Earnings
$46,973
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
Black Hills State University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$337,619
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$791,976
10-Year Earnings
$42,781
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
Middle Georgia State University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$195,035
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$769,976
10-Year Earnings
$40,971
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.