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Educational/Instructional Media Design

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

$2,414,769

Fastest Payback

1.9 years

Bottom Line

This field currently leans value-positive.

The current preview range spans from $219,259 to $2,414,769. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.

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 Educational/Instructional Media Design currently looks strongest

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MASTERS

Harvard University

Degreeli Score

88/100

Strong Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$2,414,769

Years To Recoup

4 years

On-Time ROI

$2,474,656

10-Year Earnings

$127,546

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Pepperdine University

Degreeli Score

55/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$2,023,928

Years To Recoup

11.6 years

On-Time ROI

$2,428,228

10-Year Earnings

$133,031

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.

MASTERS

New York University

Degreeli Score

69/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,934,124

Years To Recoup

8.4 years

On-Time ROI

$2,208,660

10-Year Earnings

$117,843

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 Georgia

Degreeli Score

78/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,383,267

Years To Recoup

4.7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,542,276

10-Year Earnings

$79,901

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Quinnipiac University

Degreeli Score

50/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,294,531

Years To Recoup

11.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,710,080

10-Year Earnings

$93,639

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

Touro University

Degreeli Score

64/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,285,901

Years To Recoup

8.3 years

On-Time ROI

$1,776,352

10-Year Earnings

$94,743

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

Florida State University

Degreeli Score

80/100

Strong Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,280,411

Years To Recoup

3.9 years

On-Time ROI

$1,495,632

10-Year Earnings

$77,041

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

California State University--Fullerton

Degreeli Score

85/100

Strong Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,269,472

Years To Recoup

1.9 years

On-Time ROI

$1,808,880

10-Year Earnings

$91,755

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

64/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,265,115

Years To Recoup

7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,349,024

10-Year Earnings

$71,213

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

Molloy University

Degreeli Score

67/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,200,231

Years To Recoup

7.2 years

On-Time ROI

$1,716,332

10-Year Earnings

$90,686

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

California State University--Monterey Bay

Degreeli Score

86/100

Strong Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,199,378

Years To Recoup

3.5 years

On-Time ROI

$2,029,748

10-Year Earnings

$104,220

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 Central Florida

Degreeli Score

82/100

Strong Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,190,866

Years To Recoup

3.5 years

On-Time ROI

$1,526,556

10-Year Earnings

$78,410

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

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Degreeli Score

78/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,172,035

Years To Recoup

4.7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,699,340

10-Year Earnings

$88,054

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Saint Joseph's University

Degreeli Score

52/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,163,413

Years To Recoup

9.9 years

On-Time ROI

$1,475,664

10-Year Earnings

$79,721

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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

George Mason University

Degreeli Score

75/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,157,174

Years To Recoup

5.4 years

On-Time ROI

$1,705,740

10-Year Earnings

$88,870

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Concordia University Irvine

Degreeli Score

68/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,134,398

Years To Recoup

7.3 years

On-Time ROI

$1,945,460

10-Year Earnings

$102,896

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

North Carolina State University

Degreeli Score

67/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,129,349

Years To Recoup

6.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,332,408

10-Year Earnings

$70,081

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Texas A&M University

Degreeli Score

60/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,081,466

Years To Recoup

8.3 years

On-Time ROI

$1,288,840

10-Year Earnings

$68,705

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 Hawaii at Manoa

Degreeli Score

76/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,068,091

Years To Recoup

4.8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,661,364

10-Year Earnings

$86,201

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

California State University, Long Beach

Degreeli Score

79/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,043,518

Years To Recoup

3.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,514,980

10-Year Earnings

$77,837

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 Massachusetts--Boston

Degreeli Score

82/100

Strong Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,041,707

Years To Recoup

4.3 years

On-Time ROI

$2,108,292

10-Year Earnings

$108,956

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Towson University

Degreeli Score

70/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,032,167

Years To Recoup

6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,485,988

10-Year Earnings

$77,782

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Michigan State University

Degreeli Score

62/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$1,026,000

Years To Recoup

7.8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,271,060

10-Year Earnings

$67,489

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

Utah State University

Degreeli Score

76/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$982,975

Years To Recoup

4.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,662,396

10-Year Earnings

$86,107

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

Michigan State University

Degreeli Score

60/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$981,587

Years To Recoup

8.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,216,040

10-Year Earnings

$64,738

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

Arizona State University

Degreeli Score

71/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$971,674

Years To Recoup

5.4 years

On-Time ROI

$1,428,092

10-Year Earnings

$74,398

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Long Island University

Degreeli Score

52/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$968,359

Years To Recoup

9.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,696,792

10-Year Earnings

$91,452

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

West Virginia University

Degreeli Score

71/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$962,958

Years To Recoup

5.4 years

On-Time ROI

$1,489,264

10-Year Earnings

$77,590

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 North Texas

Degreeli Score

73/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$961,090

Years To Recoup

5.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,583,084

10-Year Earnings

$82,284

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Miami University--Oxford

Degreeli Score

44/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$912,083

Years To Recoup

12 years

On-Time ROI

$1,143,104

10-Year Earnings

$62,832

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

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Degreeli Score

71/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$892,709

Years To Recoup

4.5 years

On-Time ROI

$1,352,384

10-Year Earnings

$69,960

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Degreeli Score

72/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$877,893

Years To Recoup

5 years

On-Time ROI

$1,611,404

10-Year Earnings

$83,710

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Aurora University

Degreeli Score

63/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$874,548

Years To Recoup

6.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,449,848

10-Year Earnings

$76,260

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Boise State University

Degreeli Score

61/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$856,393

Years To Recoup

7.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,422,580

10-Year Earnings

$75,451

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

SUNY Oneonta

Degreeli Score

59/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$843,740

Years To Recoup

7.8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,226,188

10-Year Earnings

$65,141

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

Stockton University

Degreeli Score

56/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$843,494

Years To Recoup

8.4 years

On-Time ROI

$1,230,660

10-Year Earnings

$65,667

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

Texas Tech University

Degreeli Score

58/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$836,672

Years To Recoup

7.9 years

On-Time ROI

$1,218,040

10-Year Earnings

$64,716

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.

DOCTORAL

Kennesaw State University

Degreeli Score

72/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$832,396

Years To Recoup

4.8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,594,628

10-Year Earnings

$82,741

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

East Carolina University

Degreeli Score

65/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$819,798

Years To Recoup

6.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,309,164

10-Year Earnings

$68,606

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Appalachian State University

Degreeli Score

58/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$816,443

Years To Recoup

7.7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,095,456

10-Year Earnings

$58,140

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

Minnesota State University--Mankato

Degreeli Score

63/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$774,141

Years To Recoup

6.8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,434,924

10-Year Earnings

$75,574

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

National University

Degreeli Score

65/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$762,663

Years To Recoup

6.5 years

On-Time ROI

$1,779,428

10-Year Earnings

$93,547

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Grand Valley State University

Degreeli Score

58/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$749,649

Years To Recoup

7.4 years

On-Time ROI

$1,118,712

10-Year Earnings

$59,199

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

Northern Illinois University

Degreeli Score

72/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$746,939

Years To Recoup

4.5 years

On-Time ROI

$1,535,016

10-Year Earnings

$79,429

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

The University of Akron

Degreeli Score

68/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$732,469

Years To Recoup

5.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,412,396

10-Year Earnings

$73,409

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Kennesaw State University

Degreeli Score

65/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$702,533

Years To Recoup

5.7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,345,848

10-Year Earnings

$70,302

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE

Bowling Green State University

Degreeli Score

43/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$699,304

Years To Recoup

10.7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,097,292

10-Year Earnings

$59,669

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

Kent State University

Degreeli Score

48/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$698,468

Years To Recoup

9.4 years

On-Time ROI

$1,096,152

10-Year Earnings

$58,965

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

Wayne State University

Degreeli Score

64/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$692,371

Years To Recoup

5.5 years

On-Time ROI

$1,184,756

10-Year Earnings

$61,791

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

The University of Texas--Rio Grande Valley

Degreeli Score

73/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$677,945

Years To Recoup

1.9 years

On-Time ROI

$1,331,916

10-Year Earnings

$67,562

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Georgia Southern University

Degreeli Score

61/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$677,396

Years To Recoup

6.3 years

On-Time ROI

$1,233,872

10-Year Earnings

$64,747

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

West Texas A&M University

Degreeli Score

55/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$673,828

Years To Recoup

8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,224,252

10-Year Earnings

$65,110

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Western Oregon University

Degreeli Score

62/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$652,768

Years To Recoup

6.3 years

On-Time ROI

$1,385,332

10-Year Earnings

$72,714

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Degreeli Score

50/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$648,873

Years To Recoup

8.8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,205,636

10-Year Earnings

$64,548

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

Liberty University

Degreeli Score

31/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$647,807

Years To Recoup

14.1 years

On-Time ROI

$991,592

10-Year Earnings

$55,451

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

Trevecca Nazarene University

Degreeli Score

56/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$645,086

Years To Recoup

7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,213,708

10-Year Earnings

$64,048

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

University of Memphis

Degreeli Score

65/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$634,635

Years To Recoup

5.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,247,072

10-Year Earnings

$64,833

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Jacksonville State University

Degreeli Score

60/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$631,690

Years To Recoup

6.3 years

On-Time ROI

$1,154,404

10-Year Earnings

$60,576

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Central Connecticut State University

Degreeli Score

60/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$624,058

Years To Recoup

6.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,288,312

10-Year Earnings

$67,787

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

University of West Georgia

Degreeli Score

68/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$623,523

Years To Recoup

4.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,433,716

10-Year Earnings

$74,243

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Grand Canyon University

Degreeli Score

53/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$619,780

Years To Recoup

7.9 years

On-Time ROI

$1,426,092

10-Year Earnings

$75,799

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

Southern New Hampshire University

Degreeli Score

35/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$611,085

Years To Recoup

12.4 years

On-Time ROI

$1,426,768

10-Year Earnings

$78,680

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.

MASTERS

Fort Hays State University

Degreeli Score

64/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$595,775

Years To Recoup

5.2 years

On-Time ROI

$1,249,004

10-Year Earnings

$64,964

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Saint Leo University

Degreeli Score

51/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$593,167

Years To Recoup

8.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,318,148

10-Year Earnings

$70,166

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

Valdosta State University

Degreeli Score

69/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$585,051

Years To Recoup

4.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,381,140

10-Year Earnings

$71,246

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

University of Central Missouri

Degreeli Score

55/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$559,042

Years To Recoup

7.1 years

On-Time ROI

$1,033,732

10-Year Earnings

$54,579

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

Western Illinois University

Degreeli Score

62/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$547,267

Years To Recoup

5.5 years

On-Time ROI

$1,210,232

10-Year Earnings

$63,099

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

University of Michigan--Flint

Degreeli Score

71/100

Fair Value

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$536,684

Years To Recoup

2.7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,331,392

10-Year Earnings

$67,971

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

East Texas A&M University

Degreeli Score

64/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$536,228

Years To Recoup

4.9 years

On-Time ROI

$1,252,576

10-Year Earnings

$64,997

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Concordia University Chicago

Degreeli Score

57/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$515,973

Years To Recoup

6.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,415,176

10-Year Earnings

$74,446

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Coastal Carolina University

Degreeli Score

56/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$512,017

Years To Recoup

6.7 years

On-Time ROI

$1,056,576

10-Year Earnings

$55,622

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Lamar University

Degreeli Score

68/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$482,748

Years To Recoup

3.8 years

On-Time ROI

$1,293,536

10-Year Earnings

$66,550

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

New Jersey City University

Degreeli Score

60/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$463,523

Years To Recoup

6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,367,728

10-Year Earnings

$71,597

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Arkansas Tech University

Degreeli Score

53/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$458,076

Years To Recoup

7 years

On-Time ROI

$943,320

10-Year Earnings

$49,760

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

Southern Arkansas University

Degreeli Score

51/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$458,055

Years To Recoup

7.5 years

On-Time ROI

$938,252

10-Year Earnings

$49,718

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 West Alabama

Degreeli Score

58/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$399,391

Years To Recoup

5.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,150,984

10-Year Earnings

$60,086

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

William Woods University

Degreeli Score

21/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$365,326

Years To Recoup

16 years

On-Time ROI

$780,444

10-Year Earnings

$44,336

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.

MASTERS

Park University

Degreeli Score

30/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$360,793

Years To Recoup

11 years

On-Time ROI

$938,832

10-Year Earnings

$51,148

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

MASTERS

Wilmington University

Degreeli Score

61/100

Caution Zone

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$283,867

Years To Recoup

5.6 years

On-Time ROI

$1,432,224

10-Year Earnings

$74,740

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Universidad Ana G. Mendez--Gurabo Campus

Degreeli Score

53/100

High Risk

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion-Adjusted ROI

$219,259

Years To Recoup

5.2 years

On-Time ROI

$698,276

10-Year Earnings

$36,324

Why it scores this way

Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.