Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $482,396 to $3,912,423. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Engineering, Other
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
36
Positive ROI Routes
36/36
Best Current ROI
$3,912,423
Fastest Payback
2.1 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 Engineering, Other currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,912,423
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$4,112,712
10-Year Earnings
$211,469
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 California San Diego
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,692,005
Years To Recoup
2.1 years
On-Time ROI
$3,128,420
10-Year Earnings
$158,915
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 Southern California
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,647,808
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$2,883,380
10-Year Earnings
$150,717
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
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,347,799
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,753,048
10-Year Earnings
$141,008
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,284,984
Years To Recoup
2.8 years
On-Time ROI
$2,749,680
10-Year Earnings
$140,404
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 Michigan--Ann Arbor
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,144,987
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,301,488
10-Year Earnings
$117,702
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Stanford University
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,067,182
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,248,892
10-Year Earnings
$115,206
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
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,005,298
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,214,820
10-Year Earnings
$116,924
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
Northeastern University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,916,478
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,116,720
10-Year Earnings
$112,019
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
Clemson University
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,904,396
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,200,088
10-Year Earnings
$114,455
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,898,170
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$2,115,896
10-Year Earnings
$114,409
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
Villanova University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,785,644
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$1,943,876
10-Year Earnings
$105,945
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
University of Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,759,730
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,058,164
10-Year Earnings
$108,995
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
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,733,904
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,014,060
10-Year Earnings
$107,278
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
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,645,335
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,911,180
10-Year Earnings
$102,134
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
The Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,643,455
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,873,524
10-Year Earnings
$97,144
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 Tennessee--Knoxville
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,625,128
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,198,496
10-Year Earnings
$113,720
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Stevens Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,588,545
Years To Recoup
11.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,828,436
10-Year Earnings
$99,691
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 Maryland, College Park
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,586,069
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,790,348
10-Year Earnings
$92,653
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,476,617
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,993,812
10-Year Earnings
$104,007
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
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,474,295
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,713,300
10-Year Earnings
$88,159
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 Dayton
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,444,962
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,802,148
10-Year Earnings
$96,014
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
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,437,544
Years To Recoup
10.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,565,440
10-Year Earnings
$84,820
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
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,402,911
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,688,220
10-Year Earnings
$87,331
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Louisiana Tech University
Degreeli Score
88/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,310,955
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,054,144
10-Year Earnings
$105,080
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Oregon State University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,266,989
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,807,144
10-Year Earnings
$94,278
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--Chico
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,260,321
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,007,520
10-Year Earnings
$103,272
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Michigan State University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,221,665
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,513,460
10-Year Earnings
$79,609
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Mississippi State University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,168,125
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,752,100
10-Year Earnings
$91,124
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Old Dominion University
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,132,102
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,444,088
10-Year Earnings
$125,132
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,126,892
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,750,648
10-Year Earnings
$90,792
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Indiana University Indianapolis
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$946,639
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,738,548
10-Year Earnings
$89,261
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Oregon Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$846,828
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,574,616
10-Year Earnings
$81,872
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Alfred University
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$760,353
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,334,420
10-Year Earnings
$71,845
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
Colorado State University Pueblo
Degreeli Score
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$704,149
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,772,336
10-Year Earnings
$90,627
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Alabama A&M University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$482,396
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,007,476
10-Year Earnings
$103,898
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.