Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $165,493 to $4,467,798. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
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
94
Positive ROI Routes
94/94
Best Current ROI
$4,467,798
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 Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology currently looks strongest
MASTERS
University of Pennsylvania
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$4,467,798
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$4,627,924
10-Year Earnings
$237,136
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
Harvard University
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,553,704
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$3,641,836
10-Year Earnings
$185,905
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
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,379,087
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$3,966,996
10-Year Earnings
$201,168
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Harvard University
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,220,526
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$3,300,396
10-Year Earnings
$168,833
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
Johns Hopkins University
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,139,332
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,281,224
10-Year Earnings
$117,823
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
University of North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,023,901
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,219,920
10-Year Earnings
$113,327
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Columbia University
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,006,184
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,087,600
10-Year Earnings
$108,698
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Johns Hopkins University
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,920,374
Years To Recoup
4.7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,047,744
10-Year Earnings
$106,149
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
Columbia University
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,881,273
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,957,620
10-Year Earnings
$102,199
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Yale University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,692,829
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,768,152
10-Year Earnings
$93,163
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Johns Hopkins University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,639,203
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,747,924
10-Year Earnings
$91,158
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
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,625,751
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,833,692
10-Year Earnings
$96,565
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
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,565,720
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,864,396
10-Year Earnings
$100,537
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.
DOCTORAL
University of California, Irvine
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,525,868
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,756,496
10-Year Earnings
$90,675
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Tufts University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,525,212
Years To Recoup
11.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,631,068
10-Year Earnings
$89,553
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
Emory University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,525,175
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,674,360
10-Year Earnings
$88,235
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 Michigan--Ann Arbor
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,448,112
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,553,768
10-Year Earnings
$80,316
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
University of California, Davis
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,418,966
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,656,316
10-Year Earnings
$85,764
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
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,384,374
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,623,328
10-Year Earnings
$84,522
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,270,900
Years To Recoup
11.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,626,024
10-Year Earnings
$89,003
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
DOCTORAL
Colorado State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,233,510
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,854,624
10-Year Earnings
$96,987
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Tulane University of Louisiana
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,193,818
Years To Recoup
13.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,385,904
10-Year Earnings
$77,285
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
Princeton University
Degreeli Score
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,193,153
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,222,368
10-Year Earnings
$62,344
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
Michigan State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,166,356
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,444,940
10-Year Earnings
$76,183
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
PROFESSIONAL
University of Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,165,232
Years To Recoup
10.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,362,844
10-Year Earnings
$74,229
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
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,155,961
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,377,620
10-Year Earnings
$73,144
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 Maryland, College Park
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,107,435
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,250,068
10-Year Earnings
$65,639
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 Miami
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,106,219
Years To Recoup
13.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,321,964
10-Year Earnings
$73,547
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
University of California San Diego
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,100,029
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,278,360
10-Year Earnings
$66,412
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
New York University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,015,742
Years To Recoup
15.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,159,920
10-Year Earnings
$65,406
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, Davis
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,011,982
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,181,256
10-Year Earnings
$62,011
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
University of California, Santa Cruz
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,003,127
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,335,900
10-Year Earnings
$70,373
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
Boston University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$941,332
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,061,732
10-Year Earnings
$57,967
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
Brigham Young University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$938,804
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,159,304
10-Year Earnings
$61,078
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 Michigan--Ann Arbor
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$927,571
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$995,248
10-Year Earnings
$52,390
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 Texas Health Science Center--Houston
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$924,222
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,490,680
10-Year Earnings
$74,534
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Connecticut College
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$913,873
Years To Recoup
15.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,113,800
10-Year Earnings
$62,925
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, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$908,591
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$980,988
10-Year Earnings
$51,559
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 San Diego
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$864,062
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,004,140
10-Year Earnings
$52,701
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
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$850,732
Years To Recoup
15.5 years
On-Time ROI
$939,620
10-Year Earnings
$53,164
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 State Polytechnic University--Pomona
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$837,840
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,224,376
10-Year Earnings
$63,525
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 Georgia
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$836,786
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$932,976
10-Year Earnings
$49,436
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
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$826,944
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,024,460
10-Year Earnings
$55,159
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 Wisconsin--Madison
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$826,210
Years To Recoup
9.3 years
On-Time ROI
$922,624
10-Year Earnings
$49,602
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
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$797,375
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$935,008
10-Year Earnings
$50,106
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 South Carolina
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$796,568
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$1,010,616
10-Year Earnings
$55,093
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 Connecticut
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$795,363
Years To Recoup
12.7 years
On-Time ROI
$954,932
10-Year Earnings
$52,766
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
Coastal Carolina University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$792,610
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,635,596
10-Year Earnings
$84,573
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$791,039
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,160,392
10-Year Earnings
$61,509
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 California, Santa Barbara
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$788,323
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$949,444
10-Year Earnings
$50,694
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 Delaware
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$782,144
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$971,004
10-Year Earnings
$52,110
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
California State University--Chico
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$770,662
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,227,560
10-Year Earnings
$64,274
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Dayton
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$762,374
Years To Recoup
14.7 years
On-Time ROI
$950,828
10-Year Earnings
$53,448
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
Stony Brook University--SUNY
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$755,452
Years To Recoup
9.3 years
On-Time ROI
$999,804
10-Year Earnings
$53,747
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
California State University, Long Beach
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$737,016
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,070,000
10-Year Earnings
$55,588
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 University--Fullerton
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$732,777
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,044,140
10-Year Earnings
$53,518
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 Colorado Boulder
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$717,563
Years To Recoup
12.7 years
On-Time ROI
$967,196
10-Year Earnings
$53,429
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
Nova Southeastern University
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$716,766
Years To Recoup
12.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,131,616
10-Year Earnings
$62,655
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
Rutgers University--New Brunswick
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$713,729
Years To Recoup
13.7 years
On-Time ROI
$853,436
10-Year Earnings
$47,553
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
Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$708,033
Years To Recoup
12.2 years
On-Time ROI
$843,800
10-Year Earnings
$46,453
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
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$694,477
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$924,860
10-Year Earnings
$49,821
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
Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$676,745
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$992,732
10-Year Earnings
$53,126
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
California State University--Northridge
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$666,723
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,170,716
10-Year Earnings
$59,940
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Colorado State University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$666,619
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,002,284
10-Year Earnings
$54,370
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 Rhode Island
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$647,445
Years To Recoup
11.8 years
On-Time ROI
$883,160
10-Year Earnings
$48,446
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
Siena University
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$631,758
Years To Recoup
18.4 years
On-Time ROI
$845,388
10-Year Earnings
$49,016
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
Texas State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$621,480
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,124,240
10-Year Earnings
$59,573
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$613,057
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$924,392
10-Year Earnings
$50,010
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
Roger Williams University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$607,651
Years To Recoup
19.5 years
On-Time ROI
$885,144
10-Year Earnings
$51,857
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 Miami
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$593,847
Years To Recoup
23.1 years
On-Time ROI
$709,664
10-Year Earnings
$42,932
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 North Texas
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$585,708
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$964,764
10-Year Earnings
$51,368
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
St. Lawrence University
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$567,774
Years To Recoup
18.3 years
On-Time ROI
$718,156
10-Year Earnings
$41,638
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 New England
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$560,068
Years To Recoup
20.9 years
On-Time ROI
$819,412
10-Year Earnings
$48,592
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
Stockton University
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$559,931
Years To Recoup
12.3 years
On-Time ROI
$816,940
10-Year Earnings
$44,981
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 Hawaii at Manoa
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$557,615
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$867,344
10-Year Earnings
$46,500
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
Utah State University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$553,111
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$935,416
10-Year Earnings
$49,758
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
Eckerd College
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$540,765
Years To Recoup
20.9 years
On-Time ROI
$820,336
10-Year Earnings
$48,631
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
Florida Southern College
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$533,905
Years To Recoup
17.5 years
On-Time ROI
$756,776
10-Year Earnings
$43,549
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
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$533,645
Years To Recoup
12.7 years
On-Time ROI
$708,504
10-Year Earnings
$39,143
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
College of Charleston
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$509,182
Years To Recoup
11.9 years
On-Time ROI
$773,480
10-Year Earnings
$42,466
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 Idaho
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$508,713
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$888,116
10-Year Earnings
$47,372
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 North Carolina--Wilmington
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$505,286
Years To Recoup
13.5 years
On-Time ROI
$715,804
10-Year Earnings
$39,812
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
Nova Southeastern University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$496,748
Years To Recoup
17.9 years
On-Time ROI
$784,256
10-Year Earnings
$45,287
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 New Haven
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$482,821
Years To Recoup
20.2 years
On-Time ROI
$765,532
10-Year Earnings
$45,115
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
SUNY--Plattsburgh
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$476,527
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$814,436
10-Year Earnings
$44,153
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 Tampa
Degreeli Score
19/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$464,256
Years To Recoup
22.1 years
On-Time ROI
$728,816
10-Year Earnings
$43,683
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
Coastal Carolina University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$412,199
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$850,596
10-Year Earnings
$45,323
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
Bemidji State University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$409,478
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$855,396
10-Year Earnings
$45,822
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 Hawaii at Hilo
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$359,455
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$743,136
10-Year Earnings
$39,528
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
St. Cloud State University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$336,109
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$833,604
10-Year Earnings
$44,386
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 Mississippi
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$318,197
Years To Recoup
15.7 years
On-Time ROI
$648,588
10-Year Earnings
$36,771
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 Puerto Rico--Humacao
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$271,854
Years To Recoup
10.8 years
On-Time ROI
$576,940
10-Year Earnings
$31,382
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
Unity Environmental University
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$234,126
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$816,624
10-Year Earnings
$44,652
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
Sterling College
Degreeli Score
15/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$165,493
Years To Recoup
19.1 years
On-Time ROI
$524,044
10-Year Earnings
$30,573
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.