Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $123,691 to $1,244,653. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
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
107
Positive ROI Routes
107/107
Best Current ROI
$1,244,653
Fastest Payback
1.5 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 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies currently looks strongest
MASTERS
University of California, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,244,653
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,343,828
10-Year Earnings
$69,701
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, Berkeley
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,199,396
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,291,896
10-Year Earnings
$67,291
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
CERTIFICATE
University of Georgia
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,159,580
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,292,876
10-Year Earnings
$67,431
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Yale University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,157,642
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,209,152
10-Year Earnings
$65,213
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
Brandeis University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,137,468
Years To Recoup
13 years
On-Time ROI
$1,322,176
10-Year Earnings
$73,256
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 Michigan--Ann Arbor
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,133,282
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,215,968
10-Year Earnings
$63,426
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,127,572
Years To Recoup
12.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,309,760
10-Year Earnings
$72,063
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 Notre Dame
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,119,123
Years To Recoup
11.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,175,920
10-Year Earnings
$64,152
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 Virginia
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,019,727
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$1,066,660
10-Year Earnings
$57,646
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
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,018,625
Years To Recoup
13.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,070,772
10-Year Earnings
$59,372
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 Maryland, College Park
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$997,973
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,126,508
10-Year Earnings
$59,461
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
Emory University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$987,926
Years To Recoup
10.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,084,560
10-Year Earnings
$58,745
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
Columbia University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$983,180
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,023,080
10-Year Earnings
$55,472
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 California, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$973,962
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,051,568
10-Year Earnings
$55,088
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, Davis
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$954,737
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,114,436
10-Year Earnings
$58,670
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 North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$954,732
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,047,200
10-Year Earnings
$54,691
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
The University of Texas--Austin
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$948,040
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,066,412
10-Year Earnings
$57,292
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
Widener University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$946,699
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,385,684
10-Year Earnings
$74,436
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 Delaware
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$932,498
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,157,664
10-Year Earnings
$61,443
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 Washington
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$932,138
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,094,316
10-Year Earnings
$57,534
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, Santa Barbara
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$926,319
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,115,644
10-Year Earnings
$59,004
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
Mount Holyoke College
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$920,776
Years To Recoup
11.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,091,096
10-Year Earnings
$59,843
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 Florida
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$919,999
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,009,656
10-Year Earnings
$51,791
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 Southern California
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$893,690
Years To Recoup
15.8 years
On-Time ROI
$973,200
10-Year Earnings
$55,208
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 San Diego
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$874,698
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,016,500
10-Year Earnings
$53,319
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
CERTIFICATE
University of Iowa
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$856,003
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,146,996
10-Year Earnings
$61,856
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
Wheaton College
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$855,440
Years To Recoup
12.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,174,732
10-Year Earnings
$64,701
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
Rutgers University--New Brunswick
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$841,030
Years To Recoup
11.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,005,656
10-Year Earnings
$55,164
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
University of New Hampshire
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$833,818
Years To Recoup
10.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,096,120
10-Year Earnings
$59,567
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
American University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$832,872
Years To Recoup
17.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,103,288
10-Year Earnings
$63,553
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
St. Olaf College
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$828,663
Years To Recoup
11.8 years
On-Time ROI
$986,504
10-Year Earnings
$54,100
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
CERTIFICATE
University of Missouri
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$827,508
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,104,228
10-Year Earnings
$59,265
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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$818,440
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$961,400
10-Year Earnings
$50,941
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, Riverside
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$815,722
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,073,884
10-Year Earnings
$56,555
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 Wisconsin--Madison
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$814,246
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$909,264
10-Year Earnings
$48,934
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
Widener University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$799,634
Years To Recoup
10.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,170,424
10-Year Earnings
$63,673
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
San Diego State University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$797,275
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,043,144
10-Year Earnings
$55,230
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Stanford University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$786,056
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$855,152
10-Year Earnings
$45,519
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 California, Santa Cruz
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$784,240
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,044,400
10-Year Earnings
$55,798
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 Minnesota--Twin Cities
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$783,713
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$918,988
10-Year Earnings
$49,305
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, Irvine
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$775,242
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$892,416
10-Year Earnings
$47,471
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
San Francisco State University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$737,955
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,465,068
10-Year Earnings
$75,709
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 Connecticut
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$729,464
Years To Recoup
13.7 years
On-Time ROI
$875,812
10-Year Earnings
$48,810
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
Indiana University--Bloomington
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$727,011
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$906,384
10-Year Earnings
$48,572
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
Smith College
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$723,446
Years To Recoup
15.9 years
On-Time ROI
$812,404
10-Year Earnings
$46,136
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 Washington Bothell
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$719,437
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,101,404
10-Year Earnings
$57,534
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
DePaul University
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$716,451
Years To Recoup
14 years
On-Time ROI
$1,056,712
10-Year Earnings
$59,016
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
Loyola Marymount University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$713,313
Years To Recoup
23.5 years
On-Time ROI
$904,416
10-Year Earnings
$54,897
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 Carolina at Charlotte
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$713,302
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,034,220
10-Year Earnings
$54,798
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 Oregon
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$711,460
Years To Recoup
10.9 years
On-Time ROI
$992,412
10-Year Earnings
$54,057
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
Sonoma State University
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$708,806
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,230,780
10-Year Earnings
$64,116
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Washington Tacoma
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$701,982
Years To Recoup
4.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,110,028
10-Year Earnings
$57,534
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Rutgers University--Camden
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$685,568
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,028,300
10-Year Earnings
$55,164
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 Florida
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$677,831
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$883,052
10-Year Earnings
$46,115
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, Long Beach
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$666,276
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$967,300
10-Year Earnings
$50,453
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$660,962
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$971,432
10-Year Earnings
$51,565
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
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$653,430
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$744,904
10-Year Earnings
$40,713
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
Rutgers University--Newark
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$653,098
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,024,468
10-Year Earnings
$55,164
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
Oregon State University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$652,026
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$930,004
10-Year Earnings
$50,421
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
Washington State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$652,018
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,077,716
10-Year Earnings
$56,880
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
Towson University
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$651,860
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$938,468
10-Year Earnings
$50,406
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
Grand Valley State University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$651,452
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$972,172
10-Year Earnings
$51,872
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 Arizona
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$640,754
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$948,984
10-Year Earnings
$50,784
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--Fullerton
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$632,645
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$901,460
10-Year Earnings
$46,384
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 Iowa
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$620,277
Years To Recoup
13 years
On-Time ROI
$831,136
10-Year Earnings
$46,063
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 University--Sacramento
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$611,539
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,086,408
10-Year Earnings
$56,188
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Montclair State University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$598,956
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$926,316
10-Year Earnings
$49,429
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--New Paltz
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$598,593
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$836,024
10-Year Earnings
$45,563
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
CUNY--Brooklyn College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$598,033
Years To Recoup
1.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,110,348
10-Year Earnings
$56,138
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 at Albany--SUNY
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$591,537
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$962,632
10-Year Earnings
$51,565
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--Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$584,651
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,103,532
10-Year Earnings
$55,970
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
CUNY--Hunter College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$579,656
Years To Recoup
1.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,019,444
10-Year Earnings
$51,569
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
San Francisco State University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$579,602
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,150,688
10-Year Earnings
$59,990
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
CUNY--Lehman College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$577,181
Years To Recoup
1.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,125,548
10-Year Earnings
$56,907
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 Louisville
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$577,000
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$942,348
10-Year Earnings
$50,715
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 Hawaii at Manoa
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$575,359
Years To Recoup
8.7 years
On-Time ROI
$894,944
10-Year Earnings
$47,880
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
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$561,570
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$986,076
10-Year Earnings
$50,708
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 Polytechnic University--Pomona
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$558,058
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$815,516
10-Year Earnings
$43,082
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--Plattsburgh
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$545,299
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$931,976
10-Year Earnings
$50,030
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
CUNY--City College
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$544,129
Years To Recoup
2.1 years
On-Time ROI
$957,636
10-Year Earnings
$48,637
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Illinois Chicago
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$530,649
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$861,164
10-Year Earnings
$45,253
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--East Bay
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$530,145
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,105,620
10-Year Earnings
$57,145
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 Nebraska -- Lincoln
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$523,513
Years To Recoup
11.1 years
On-Time ROI
$781,712
10-Year Earnings
$42,635
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
Keene State College
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$521,472
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$868,252
10-Year Earnings
$46,990
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
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$510,766
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,619,424
10-Year Earnings
$82,579
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Temple University
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$507,479
Years To Recoup
19.1 years
On-Time ROI
$676,188
10-Year Earnings
$39,449
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
Minnesota State University--Mankato
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$505,686
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$937,324
10-Year Earnings
$50,694
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 Memphis
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$496,204
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$975,052
10-Year Earnings
$51,232
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Aurora University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$494,846
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$820,368
10-Year Earnings
$44,786
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 Massachusetts--Boston
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$493,780
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$999,352
10-Year Earnings
$53,509
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 North Carolina--Greensboro
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$485,403
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$862,020
10-Year Earnings
$45,294
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Virginia Commonwealth University
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$474,436
Years To Recoup
14.8 years
On-Time ROI
$750,928
10-Year Earnings
$42,233
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
SUNY Brockport
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$468,146
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$849,168
10-Year Earnings
$45,729
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 New Mexico
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$459,847
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$840,824
10-Year Earnings
$45,139
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
Georgia State University
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$432,851
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$815,776
10-Year Earnings
$43,975
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 Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$424,992
Years To Recoup
8.7 years
On-Time ROI
$861,704
10-Year Earnings
$46,088
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
Rhode Island College
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$406,683
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$844,968
10-Year Earnings
$44,144
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 Puget Sound
Degreeli Score
15/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$406,229
Years To Recoup
27.3 years
On-Time ROI
$597,484
10-Year Earnings
$37,553
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
Columbia College Chicago
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$406,043
Years To Recoup
15.9 years
On-Time ROI
$787,668
10-Year Earnings
$44,703
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
Cal Poly Humboldt
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$392,573
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$808,596
10-Year Earnings
$43,064
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$388,959
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$788,644
10-Year Earnings
$42,435
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
Metropolitan State University
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$369,721
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$848,568
10-Year Earnings
$45,801
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
Eastern Michigan University
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$362,154
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$779,832
10-Year Earnings
$42,073
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
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$313,392
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$993,632
10-Year Earnings
$52,747
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
Spelman College
Degreeli Score
18/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$272,156
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$346,872
10-Year Earnings
$25,137
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
Northeastern Illinois University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$222,996
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,030,004
10-Year Earnings
$54,322
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
Haskell Indian Nations University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$123,691
Years To Recoup
2.4 years
On-Time ROI
$689,084
10-Year Earnings
$35,081
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.