Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $198,439 to $942,504. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
Worth comparing
Program Category
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, 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
59
Positive ROI Routes
59/59
Best Current ROI
$942,504
Fastest Payback
2.3 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 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General currently looks strongest
DOCTORAL
Kansas State University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$942,504
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,325,976
10-Year Earnings
$70,180
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 University of Alabama
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$886,970
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,208,900
10-Year Earnings
$64,929
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 Oneonta
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$780,559
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,134,368
10-Year Earnings
$60,550
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
Central Washington University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$775,241
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,446,076
10-Year Earnings
$75,999
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
The University of Alabama
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$773,628
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,054,420
10-Year Earnings
$57,205
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
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$720,258
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$956,264
10-Year Earnings
$51,531
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
Texas Tech University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$718,539
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,046,060
10-Year Earnings
$56,117
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
Illinois State University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$711,430
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,102,308
10-Year Earnings
$58,995
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
California State University--Northridge
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$696,303
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,222,656
10-Year Earnings
$62,537
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Stephen F. Austin State University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$666,540
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,249,840
10-Year Earnings
$65,344
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
California State University, Long Beach
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$665,009
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$965,460
10-Year Earnings
$50,361
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
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$649,839
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$914,236
10-Year Earnings
$49,593
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
Montclair State University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$638,812
Years To Recoup
7.9 years
On-Time ROI
$987,956
10-Year Earnings
$52,511
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 Kentucky
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$621,723
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$870,516
10-Year Earnings
$47,296
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
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$618,634
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$958,528
10-Year Earnings
$51,806
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
California State University--Northridge
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$614,181
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,078,456
10-Year Earnings
$55,327
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--Sacramento
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$607,509
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,079,248
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.
MASTERS
University of Central Arkansas
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$572,726
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,069,916
10-Year Earnings
$56,798
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
Ball State University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$565,923
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$907,800
10-Year Earnings
$48,378
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
San Francisco State University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$564,894
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,121,488
10-Year Earnings
$58,530
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Montana State University
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$550,276
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$964,044
10-Year Earnings
$52,702
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 Wyoming
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$524,031
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$890,604
10-Year Earnings
$47,250
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
Minnesota State University--Mankato
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$520,220
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$964,264
10-Year Earnings
$52,041
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--Queens College
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$513,490
Years To Recoup
2.3 years
On-Time ROI
$964,300
10-Year Earnings
$49,054
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Eastern Illinois University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$510,331
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,077,556
10-Year Earnings
$56,435
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Sam Houston State University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$509,916
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$931,184
10-Year Earnings
$49,840
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
Lamar University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$492,175
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,318,796
10-Year Earnings
$67,813
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$483,566
Years To Recoup
13.1 years
On-Time ROI
$702,756
10-Year Earnings
$38,968
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
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$477,657
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$835,356
10-Year Earnings
$43,937
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 New Mexico
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$473,869
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$866,464
10-Year Earnings
$46,421
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 Illinois University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$465,509
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,029,432
10-Year Earnings
$54,059
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Prairie View A&M University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$464,772
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,075,860
10-Year Earnings
$56,507
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
California State University--Fresno
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$459,485
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$806,680
10-Year Earnings
$41,734
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Southeast Missouri State University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$445,396
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$768,852
10-Year Earnings
$41,619
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
Stephen F. Austin State University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$445,284
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$834,960
10-Year Earnings
$44,600
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 Alabama
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$442,564
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$805,980
10-Year Earnings
$42,733
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
Eastern Illinois University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$441,886
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$933,036
10-Year Earnings
$49,209
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
Berea College
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$432,351
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$742,616
10-Year Earnings
$38,352
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Jacksonville State University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$430,714
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$787,124
10-Year Earnings
$42,212
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
Tennessee Tech University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$423,480
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$734,316
10-Year Earnings
$39,565
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 Central Arkansas
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$419,577
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$783,816
10-Year Earnings
$42,493
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
Southern Utah University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$419,370
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$691,232
10-Year Earnings
$36,654
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 Montevallo
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$416,585
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$770,028
10-Year Earnings
$42,038
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
North Carolina Central University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$405,190
Years To Recoup
7.9 years
On-Time ROI
$972,844
10-Year Earnings
$51,714
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
Nicholls State University
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$405,131
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$753,032
10-Year Earnings
$40,241
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 University of Tennessee at Martin
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$396,927
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$755,476
10-Year Earnings
$39,914
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
Morgan State University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$377,647
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$924,020
10-Year Earnings
$49,198
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
Delta State University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$370,802
Years To Recoup
8.7 years
On-Time ROI
$771,540
10-Year Earnings
$41,285
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
North Carolina Central University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$358,725
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$861,284
10-Year Earnings
$46,136
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
Pittsburg State University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$352,682
Years To Recoup
12.3 years
On-Time ROI
$623,224
10-Year Earnings
$34,318
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
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$343,119
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$794,256
10-Year Earnings
$42,434
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
Southeastern Louisiana University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$325,891
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$717,664
10-Year Earnings
$38,514
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 Arkansas--Pine Bluff
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$313,708
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$775,928
10-Year Earnings
$41,327
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
Fort Valley State University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$298,273
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$725,548
10-Year Earnings
$38,345
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$288,465
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$816,488
10-Year Earnings
$43,492
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
South Carolina State University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$266,891
Years To Recoup
12 years
On-Time ROI
$728,612
10-Year Earnings
$40,050
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
Northeastern State University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$266,848
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$754,660
10-Year Earnings
$40,275
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
Southern University and A&M College
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$241,538
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$891,612
10-Year Earnings
$48,596
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
Alabama A&M University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$198,439
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$825,796
10-Year Earnings
$44,814
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.