Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $169,275 to $3,392,937. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Computer Programming
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
49
Positive ROI Routes
49/49
Best Current ROI
$3,392,937
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 Computer Programming currently looks strongest
MASTERS
University of Chicago
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,392,937
Years To Recoup
2.2 years
On-Time ROI
$3,539,840
10-Year Earnings
$179,964
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
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,065,576
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$3,046,572
10-Year Earnings
$158,509
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
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,733,527
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,062,740
10-Year Earnings
$111,448
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
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,567,802
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,572,276
10-Year Earnings
$137,503
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
Rochester Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,489,744
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,131,556
10-Year Earnings
$113,559
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
DePaul University
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,290,025
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,902,692
10-Year Earnings
$101,315
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
New England Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,282,091
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,153,328
10-Year Earnings
$114,963
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
Champlain College
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,225,267
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,878,380
10-Year Earnings
$101,091
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 Michigan--Dearborn
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,212,775
Years To Recoup
2.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,091,712
10-Year Earnings
$106,484
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
Neumont College of Computer Science
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,138,456
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,815,720
10-Year Earnings
$97,827
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
Neumont College of Computer Science
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,138,456
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,815,720
10-Year Earnings
$97,827
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
Maryville University of St. Louis
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,065,517
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,609,056
10-Year Earnings
$84,866
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
Tulane University of Louisiana
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,017,437
Years To Recoup
15.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,181,144
10-Year Earnings
$67,047
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 University of Akron
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$873,071
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,683,516
10-Year Earnings
$86,965
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Rowan University
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$754,586
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,120,228
10-Year Earnings
$60,493
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.
ASSOCIATE
New England Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$754,150
Years To Recoup
13.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,266,628
10-Year Earnings
$70,628
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
Farmingdale State College--SUNY
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$733,553
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,389,832
10-Year Earnings
$71,665
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Weber State University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$714,145
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,545,768
10-Year Earnings
$79,340
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Herzing University--Minneapolis
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$700,703
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,501,400
10-Year Earnings
$78,404
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Green River College
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$694,870
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,792,288
10-Year Earnings
$92,375
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
North Seattle College
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$684,834
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,089,820
10-Year Earnings
$106,639
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Fort Hays State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$676,064
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,417,324
10-Year Earnings
$73,380
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Kennesaw State University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$672,622
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,288,548
10-Year Earnings
$67,437
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Seminole State College of Florida
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$644,818
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,561,680
10-Year Earnings
$79,878
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Ranken Technical College
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$640,461
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,205,460
10-Year Earnings
$64,032
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.
ASSOCIATE
Missouri Southern State University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$637,185
Years To Recoup
4.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,532,432
10-Year Earnings
$79,023
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Herzing University-Brookfield
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$619,226
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,486,024
10-Year Earnings
$78,404
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
Valencia College
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$588,816
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,231,832
10-Year Earnings
$63,999
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
St. Petersburg College
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$584,374
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,527,776
10-Year Earnings
$76,683
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Bellevue University
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$572,836
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,738,500
10-Year Earnings
$90,435
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southwestern College
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$555,047
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,555,624
10-Year Earnings
$83,746
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
Herzing University--Orlando
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$552,896
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,488,680
10-Year Earnings
$78,404
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
Kent State University
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$525,902
Years To Recoup
12.2 years
On-Time ROI
$825,332
10-Year Earnings
$45,424
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.
ASSOCIATE
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$520,757
Years To Recoup
2.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,407,072
10-Year Earnings
$71,717
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Santa Fe College
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$501,541
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$938,688
10-Year Earnings
$49,154
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
ECPI University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$490,829
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,155,980
10-Year Earnings
$62,392
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 Advancing Technology
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$469,172
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,335,152
10-Year Earnings
$72,462
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.
ASSOCIATE
Baker College
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$440,627
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,229,772
10-Year Earnings
$64,120
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Herzing University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$419,971
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,478,772
10-Year Earnings
$78,404
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
ECPI University
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$409,043
Years To Recoup
11.6 years
On-Time ROI
$963,360
10-Year Earnings
$52,761
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.
ASSOCIATE
Vincennes University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$396,821
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,019,580
10-Year Earnings
$53,224
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Renton Technical College
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$376,894
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$821,836
10-Year Earnings
$42,751
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$323,927
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$858,312
10-Year Earnings
$45,424
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
Kent State University at Trumbull
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$278,016
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$863,940
10-Year Earnings
$45,424
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Kent State University at Salem
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$263,409
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$853,284
10-Year Earnings
$45,424
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
Austin Community College District
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$256,520
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,269,900
10-Year Earnings
$64,773
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Kent State University at Ashtabula
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$212,422
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$859,660
10-Year Earnings
$45,424
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
Herzing University-Atlanta
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$206,650
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,481,364
10-Year Earnings
$78,404
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
Wilmington University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$169,275
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$854,064
10-Year Earnings
$45,832
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.