Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $304,408 to $1,984,013. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
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
40
Positive ROI Routes
40/40
Best Current ROI
$1,984,013
Fastest Payback
2.7 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 Technologies/Technicians, General currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,984,013
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,387,500
10-Year Earnings
$122,295
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 Rochester
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,622,340
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,899,028
10-Year Earnings
$100,807
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
Pennsylvania Western University
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,588,107
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$3,061,116
10-Year Earnings
$156,707
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
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,547,508
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,270,072
10-Year Earnings
$116,993
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
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,407,389
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,677,260
10-Year Earnings
$88,126
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,401,834
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,793,544
10-Year Earnings
$97,379
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
Miami University--Oxford
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,343,427
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,683,704
10-Year Earnings
$89,862
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
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,208,677
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,661,184
10-Year Earnings
$86,360
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Temple University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,106,408
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,474,228
10-Year Earnings
$79,351
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
Illinois State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$989,403
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,533,008
10-Year Earnings
$80,530
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Kansas State University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$976,110
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,373,256
10-Year Earnings
$72,544
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
Western Carolina University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$917,615
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,522,760
10-Year Earnings
$78,801
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Kennesaw State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$905,351
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,734,388
10-Year Earnings
$89,729
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
New York Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$891,980
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,517,748
10-Year Earnings
$80,376
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
New Mexico State University
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$881,751
Years To Recoup
2.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,598,244
10-Year Earnings
$81,690
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Tennessee Tech University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$862,845
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,496,176
10-Year Earnings
$77,658
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Bemidji State University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$840,748
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,756,316
10-Year Earnings
$90,868
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Middle Tennessee State University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$836,315
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,557,384
10-Year Earnings
$80,541
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Texas State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$832,627
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,506,200
10-Year Earnings
$78,671
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
University of Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$804,094
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,465,720
10-Year Earnings
$76,784
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
University of Memphis
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$788,129
Years To Recoup
4.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,548,692
10-Year Earnings
$79,914
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
University of Central Missouri
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$783,972
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,449,652
10-Year Earnings
$75,375
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Morehead State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$778,773
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,492,188
10-Year Earnings
$76,568
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
University of Central Missouri
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$770,787
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,425,272
10-Year Earnings
$74,156
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Northern Illinois University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$767,619
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,577,516
10-Year Earnings
$81,554
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
East Tennessee State University
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$767,303
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,442,028
10-Year Earnings
$75,298
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Kent State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$765,196
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,200,872
10-Year Earnings
$64,201
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
Wichita State University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$759,982
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,489,284
10-Year Earnings
$77,103
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southeast Missouri State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$690,579
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,192,092
10-Year Earnings
$62,781
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Western Illinois University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$663,238
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,466,692
10-Year Earnings
$75,922
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southeastern Louisiana University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$655,304
Years To Recoup
4.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,443,084
10-Year Earnings
$74,785
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Berea College
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$635,865
Years To Recoup
2.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,092,176
10-Year Earnings
$55,830
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Austin Peay State University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$622,609
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,547,240
10-Year Earnings
$79,309
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Miami University--Middletown
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$556,896
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,754,004
10-Year Earnings
$89,862
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$491,038
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,237,184
10-Year Earnings
$64,751
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Grambling State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$468,621
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,295,964
10-Year Earnings
$68,760
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$465,656
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,233,852
10-Year Earnings
$64,201
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology--Okmulgee
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$443,630
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,046,544
10-Year Earnings
$54,527
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Miami University--Hamilton
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$436,973
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,752,096
10-Year Earnings
$89,862
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Northwestern Michigan College
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$304,408
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,225,476
10-Year Earnings
$62,520
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.