Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $111,104 to $3,168,264. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Computer Software and Media Applications
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
80
Positive ROI Routes
80/80
Best Current ROI
$3,168,264
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 Software and Media Applications currently looks strongest
MASTERS
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,168,264
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$3,450,140
10-Year Earnings
$179,055
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 Michigan--Ann Arbor
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,972,826
Years To Recoup
2.2 years
On-Time ROI
$3,189,728
10-Year Earnings
$162,114
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Northeastern University
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,758,917
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$3,047,180
10-Year Earnings
$158,542
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
North Carolina State University
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,464,556
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,907,688
10-Year Earnings
$148,845
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Boston University
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,396,508
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,703,032
10-Year Earnings
$140,032
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
88/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,353,806
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,462,140
10-Year Earnings
$127,420
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
George Mason University
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,158,777
Years To Recoup
2.9 years
On-Time ROI
$3,182,160
10-Year Earnings
$162,691
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
George Washington University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,131,661
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,538,296
10-Year Earnings
$134,232
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 Georgia
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,104,501
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,346,416
10-Year Earnings
$120,108
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
$2,067,718
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$3,049,732
10-Year Earnings
$158,667
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Carnegie Mellon University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,018,094
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,143,944
10-Year Earnings
$113,586
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 Southern California
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,007,239
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,185,820
10-Year Earnings
$115,839
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
Lewis University
Degreeli Score
89/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,831,674
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,749,848
10-Year Earnings
$140,898
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 St. Thomas
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,737,492
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,274,800
10-Year Earnings
$119,571
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Wellesley College
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,715,580
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,874,336
10-Year Earnings
$98,816
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
Regis University
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,659,910
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,720,272
10-Year Earnings
$139,693
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,557,649
Years To Recoup
12 years
On-Time ROI
$1,736,316
10-Year Earnings
$95,430
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
Appalachian State University
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,552,204
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,082,656
10-Year Earnings
$107,500
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Appalachian State University
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,506,487
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,021,316
10-Year Earnings
$104,433
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
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,441,297
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$1,645,880
10-Year Earnings
$89,704
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 New School
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,409,138
Years To Recoup
13.8 years
On-Time ROI
$2,031,336
10-Year Earnings
$113,315
Why it scores this way
Strength: Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,383,392
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,269,716
10-Year Earnings
$122,375
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
Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,348,836
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,607,480
10-Year Earnings
$84,637
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
DePaul University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,226,307
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,808,712
10-Year Earnings
$96,616
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
Robert Morris University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,213,799
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,847,768
10-Year Earnings
$96,989
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Pace University
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,196,009
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,992,352
10-Year Earnings
$105,796
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 Utah
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,173,957
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,804,700
10-Year Earnings
$93,475
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
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,169,416
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,372,876
10-Year Earnings
$71,462
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 California, Irvine
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,166,331
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,342,616
10-Year Earnings
$69,981
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
Seattle University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,142,611
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,513,192
10-Year Earnings
$82,592
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.
BACHELORS
Rochester Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,133,823
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,622,296
10-Year Earnings
$88,096
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 Polytechnic University
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$985,258
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,793,988
10-Year Earnings
$92,070
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Pennsylvania Western University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$956,146
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,842,996
10-Year Earnings
$95,801
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$944,781
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,136,920
10-Year Earnings
$59,766
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$931,502
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,110,120
10-Year Earnings
$59,769
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
Dunwoody College of Technology
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$902,422
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,366,064
10-Year Earnings
$73,691
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 Washington Bothell
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$901,392
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,379,964
10-Year Earnings
$71,462
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 New School
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$888,544
Years To Recoup
20.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,280,876
10-Year Earnings
$75,792
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
School of Visual Arts
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$846,105
Years To Recoup
22.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,118,004
10-Year Earnings
$67,483
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 Wisconsin--Stevens Point
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$831,748
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,637,944
10-Year Earnings
$84,809
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Duquesne University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$817,736
Years To Recoup
16.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,055,280
10-Year Earnings
$60,310
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
Champlain College
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$790,888
Years To Recoup
14.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,212,460
10-Year Earnings
$67,795
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 Arizona
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$790,756
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,171,144
10-Year Earnings
$61,892
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 Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$775,150
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,412,960
10-Year Earnings
$74,146
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Austin Peay State University
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$737,977
Years To Recoup
2.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,833,940
10-Year Earnings
$93,644
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Park University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$722,865
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,880,992
10-Year Earnings
$98,256
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Brigham Young University--Idaho
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$707,401
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,275,056
10-Year Earnings
$65,397
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
College of Charleston
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$642,553
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$976,080
10-Year Earnings
$52,596
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
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$633,832
Years To Recoup
16.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,064,548
10-Year Earnings
$60,524
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 Houston
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$629,341
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$974,816
10-Year Earnings
$51,596
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
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$548,265
Years To Recoup
12.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,597,508
10-Year Earnings
$87,998
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
Utah Valley University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$542,906
Years To Recoup
2.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,203,516
10-Year Earnings
$61,451
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$499,952
Years To Recoup
12.9 years
On-Time ROI
$934,840
10-Year Earnings
$51,764
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
Northwest Missouri State University
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$493,278
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$909,604
10-Year Earnings
$48,729
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
Johnson & Wales University--Providence
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$489,476
Years To Recoup
16.4 years
On-Time ROI
$883,372
10-Year Earnings
$50,374
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
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$448,050
Years To Recoup
14.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,305,508
10-Year Earnings
$73,398
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
Southern New Hampshire University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$431,987
Years To Recoup
16.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,008,608
10-Year Earnings
$57,772
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
Valencia College
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$418,944
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$876,452
10-Year Earnings
$46,230
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
Lindenwood University
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$413,212
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$837,648
10-Year Earnings
$45,810
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
Santa Fe College
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$412,206
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$771,488
10-Year Earnings
$40,794
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
Sullivan University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$410,359
Years To Recoup
20 years
On-Time ROI
$578,052
10-Year Earnings
$34,009
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
Berklee College of Music
Degreeli Score
15/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$407,804
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$605,860
10-Year Earnings
$40,186
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
Baker College
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$401,465
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,120,472
10-Year Earnings
$58,655
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Dakota State University
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$392,974
Years To Recoup
13.2 years
On-Time ROI
$766,032
10-Year Earnings
$42,513
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
Indian River State College
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$388,328
Years To Recoup
2.3 years
On-Time ROI
$864,680
10-Year Earnings
$43,997
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Palm Beach State College
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$387,209
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$943,032
10-Year Earnings
$48,988
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Eastern Washington University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$376,857
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$866,536
10-Year Earnings
$46,104
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
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$361,104
Years To Recoup
17.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,052,168
10-Year Earnings
$60,731
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
University of Silicon Valley
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$356,928
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$1,241,920
10-Year Earnings
$67,659
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
Rasmussen University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$343,177
Years To Recoup
13.4 years
On-Time ROI
$641,572
10-Year Earnings
$35,671
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 Dubuque
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$333,616
Years To Recoup
13.5 years
On-Time ROI
$832,376
10-Year Earnings
$46,296
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
St. Petersburg College
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$305,876
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$799,676
10-Year Earnings
$40,278
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Polk State College
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$279,593
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$791,152
10-Year Earnings
$41,443
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
18/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$266,780
Years To Recoup
17.8 years
On-Time ROI
$839,988
10-Year Earnings
$48,472
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
Purdue University--Northwest
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$243,851
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$568,284
10-Year Earnings
$29,630
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Beacon College
Degreeli Score
13/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$225,460
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$374,332
10-Year Earnings
$29,420
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
Beacon College
Degreeli Score
13/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$225,460
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$374,332
10-Year Earnings
$29,420
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
Wilmington University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$188,659
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$951,864
10-Year Earnings
$50,722
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
Universidad Ana G. Mendez--Carolina Campus
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$111,104
Years To Recoup
11.6 years
On-Time ROI
$324,296
10-Year Earnings
$17,767
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.