Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $129,243 to $1,267,578. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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
166
Positive ROI Routes
166/166
Best Current ROI
$1,267,578
Fastest Payback
1.2 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 Film/Video and Photographic Arts currently looks strongest
BACHELORS
University of California, Berkeley
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,267,578
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,365,336
10-Year Earnings
$70,963
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Norwich University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,041,893
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,730,432
10-Year Earnings
$90,973
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
American University
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,032,996
Years To Recoup
14.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,368,388
10-Year Earnings
$76,808
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
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,014,601
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,088,628
10-Year Earnings
$57,059
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Columbia University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,001,862
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,042,520
10-Year Earnings
$56,444
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--New Brunswick
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$983,452
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,175,956
10-Year Earnings
$63,679
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
Tufts University
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$971,763
Years To Recoup
17.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,039,208
10-Year Earnings
$59,960
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 Southern California
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$956,409
Years To Recoup
14.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,041,500
10-Year Earnings
$58,623
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
University of California, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$946,954
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,022,408
10-Year Earnings
$53,630
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
$943,240
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,101,016
10-Year Earnings
$57,999
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
Chapman University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$936,429
Years To Recoup
18.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,143,660
10-Year Earnings
$66,494
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
New York University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$898,643
Years To Recoup
16.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,026,200
10-Year Earnings
$58,720
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, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$896,458
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$967,888
10-Year Earnings
$50,904
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, Irvine
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$843,904
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$971,456
10-Year Earnings
$51,423
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, College Park
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$842,976
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$951,548
10-Year Earnings
$50,713
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
Seattle University
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$837,445
Years To Recoup
14.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,109,052
10-Year Earnings
$62,385
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
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$833,504
Years To Recoup
16.8 years
On-Time ROI
$907,660
10-Year Earnings
$51,931
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
The Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$826,273
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$941,944
10-Year Earnings
$50,565
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
Brigham Young University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$819,229
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,011,644
10-Year Earnings
$53,695
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
Loyola Marymount University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$817,469
Years To Recoup
21 years
On-Time ROI
$1,036,476
10-Year Earnings
$61,500
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
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$817,455
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$983,700
10-Year Earnings
$52,105
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
Kennesaw State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$783,255
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,500,488
10-Year Earnings
$78,034
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Syracuse University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$775,172
Years To Recoup
19.1 years
On-Time ROI
$927,128
10-Year Earnings
$54,115
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 California, Santa Barbara
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$775,022
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$933,424
10-Year Earnings
$49,893
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 North Carolina School of the Arts
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$767,359
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$986,576
10-Year Earnings
$52,310
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
Rutgers University--Newark
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$761,665
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,194,768
10-Year Earnings
$63,679
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
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$757,142
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$996,764
10-Year Earnings
$52,699
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
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$756,457
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$887,028
10-Year Earnings
$47,707
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
Florida State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$752,009
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$878,412
10-Year Earnings
$46,180
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Fordham University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$751,449
Years To Recoup
21.6 years
On-Time ROI
$917,408
10-Year Earnings
$54,738
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 Miami
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$746,144
Years To Recoup
19.1 years
On-Time ROI
$891,664
10-Year Earnings
$52,032
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
Rhode Island School of Design
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$731,049
Years To Recoup
26.3 years
On-Time ROI
$823,532
10-Year Earnings
$51,278
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
Loyola Marymount University
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$724,702
Years To Recoup
23.2 years
On-Time ROI
$918,856
10-Year Earnings
$55,619
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
Florida State University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$719,425
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$840,352
10-Year Earnings
$44,277
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
CUNY--Brooklyn College
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$711,118
Years To Recoup
1.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,320,308
10-Year Earnings
$66,636
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Wheaton College
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$701,134
Years To Recoup
14.7 years
On-Time ROI
$962,832
10-Year Earnings
$54,106
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
New York University
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$697,250
Years To Recoup
20.9 years
On-Time ROI
$796,220
10-Year Earnings
$47,221
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
Binghamton University--SUNY
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$689,771
Years To Recoup
12.4 years
On-Time ROI
$845,100
10-Year Earnings
$46,579
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
Chapman University
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$680,980
Years To Recoup
24.4 years
On-Time ROI
$831,680
10-Year Earnings
$50,895
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 Missouri
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$676,534
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$902,768
10-Year Earnings
$49,192
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
Taylor University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$670,638
Years To Recoup
13.2 years
On-Time ROI
$908,600
10-Year Earnings
$50,403
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
American University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$668,425
Years To Recoup
21.2 years
On-Time ROI
$885,448
10-Year Earnings
$52,661
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
Quinnipiac University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$665,539
Years To Recoup
20.8 years
On-Time ROI
$879,180
10-Year Earnings
$52,094
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 Oregon
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$660,446
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$921,252
10-Year Earnings
$50,499
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 Iowa
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$647,576
Years To Recoup
12.5 years
On-Time ROI
$867,716
10-Year Earnings
$47,892
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
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$642,989
Years To Recoup
20 years
On-Time ROI
$746,880
10-Year Earnings
$43,919
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
Rochester Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$642,831
Years To Recoup
17.6 years
On-Time ROI
$919,776
10-Year Earnings
$52,970
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
Vassar College
Degreeli Score
19/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$639,152
Years To Recoup
24.4 years
On-Time ROI
$701,748
10-Year Earnings
$42,956
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
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$637,998
Years To Recoup
12.6 years
On-Time ROI
$926,380
10-Year Earnings
$51,139
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
ArtCenter College of Design
Degreeli Score
19/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$636,539
Years To Recoup
26 years
On-Time ROI
$804,016
10-Year Earnings
$49,933
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
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$636,386
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$935,312
10-Year Earnings
$49,759
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, Santa Cruz
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$634,315
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$844,740
10-Year Earnings
$45,815
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
George Mason University
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$630,953
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$930,060
10-Year Earnings
$50,086
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
George Fox University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$628,458
Years To Recoup
16.9 years
On-Time ROI
$873,344
10-Year Earnings
$50,003
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
California Institute of the Arts
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$626,578
Years To Recoup
21.9 years
On-Time ROI
$939,820
10-Year Earnings
$56,207
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
Emerson College
Degreeli Score
19/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$618,654
Years To Recoup
26.3 years
On-Time ROI
$802,300
10-Year Earnings
$49,951
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
Montclair State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$616,556
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$953,536
10-Year Earnings
$50,790
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
Savannah College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$612,335
Years To Recoup
24.4 years
On-Time ROI
$882,200
10-Year Earnings
$53,996
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 Central Florida
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$611,174
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$783,456
10-Year Earnings
$41,255
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 Utah
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$606,279
Years To Recoup
8.7 years
On-Time ROI
$932,020
10-Year Earnings
$49,841
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
Regent University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$603,721
Years To Recoup
9.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,060,648
10-Year Earnings
$57,017
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 Rhode Island
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$596,670
Years To Recoup
12.7 years
On-Time ROI
$813,900
10-Year Earnings
$44,983
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 North Carolina School of the Arts
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$591,420
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$760,376
10-Year Earnings
$41,000
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 at Buffalo--SUNY
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$587,697
Years To Recoup
12.9 years
On-Time ROI
$781,720
10-Year Earnings
$43,285
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
DeSales University
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$585,086
Years To Recoup
18 years
On-Time ROI
$810,368
10-Year Earnings
$46,847
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
Ithaca College
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$580,016
Years To Recoup
20.2 years
On-Time ROI
$760,876
10-Year Earnings
$44,829
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 South Carolina
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$573,806
Years To Recoup
14.9 years
On-Time ROI
$727,996
10-Year Earnings
$40,962
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
Northern Arizona University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$563,756
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$919,368
10-Year Earnings
$48,800
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 Oklahoma
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$557,999
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$740,740
10-Year Earnings
$40,097
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
Pace University
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$554,552
Years To Recoup
15.7 years
On-Time ROI
$923,792
10-Year Earnings
$52,368
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
Temple University
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$553,665
Years To Recoup
17.7 years
On-Time ROI
$737,728
10-Year Earnings
$42,526
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
DePaul University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$553,093
Years To Recoup
17.5 years
On-Time ROI
$815,772
10-Year Earnings
$46,969
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
Fairleigh Dickinson University--Florham Campus
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$551,510
Years To Recoup
13.2 years
On-Time ROI
$827,844
10-Year Earnings
$45,958
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
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$551,469
Years To Recoup
23.9 years
On-Time ROI
$705,564
10-Year Earnings
$42,980
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 Arizona
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$551,101
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$816,204
10-Year Earnings
$44,145
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
DePaul University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$547,452
Years To Recoup
17.7 years
On-Time ROI
$807,452
10-Year Earnings
$46,553
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
Huntington University
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$536,924
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$844,220
10-Year Earnings
$46,073
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
Pratt Institute
Degreeli Score
17/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$534,521
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$726,844
10-Year Earnings
$46,874
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 Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$529,744
Years To Recoup
21.9 years
On-Time ROI
$619,584
10-Year Earnings
$37,066
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
CUNY--City College
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$528,731
Years To Recoup
2.1 years
On-Time ROI
$930,536
10-Year Earnings
$47,282
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Woodbury University
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$523,783
Years To Recoup
17.8 years
On-Time ROI
$872,972
10-Year Earnings
$50,387
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
CUNY--City College
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$523,264
Years To Recoup
2.2 years
On-Time ROI
$920,916
10-Year Earnings
$46,801
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
CUNY--Hunter College
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$522,523
Years To Recoup
1.7 years
On-Time ROI
$918,964
10-Year Earnings
$46,545
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--Northridge
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$518,345
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$910,176
10-Year Earnings
$46,913
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 Kansas
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$517,165
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$751,584
10-Year Earnings
$41,191
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 Colorado Boulder
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$514,149
Years To Recoup
17 years
On-Time ROI
$693,016
10-Year Earnings
$39,720
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
The University of Toledo
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$511,081
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$896,004
10-Year Earnings
$48,250
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
The New School
Degreeli Score
17/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$510,685
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$736,176
10-Year Earnings
$48,557
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
Keene State College
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$502,649
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$836,912
10-Year Earnings
$45,423
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
Maryland Institute College of Art
Degreeli Score
16/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$501,074
Years To Recoup
26.4 years
On-Time ROI
$693,624
10-Year Earnings
$43,227
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
Belmont University
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$500,324
Years To Recoup
21 years
On-Time ROI
$708,072
10-Year Earnings
$42,033
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
Purchase College--SUNY
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$495,662
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$789,648
10-Year Earnings
$43,265
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
Columbia College Chicago
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$493,100
Years To Recoup
13.3 years
On-Time ROI
$956,548
10-Year Earnings
$53,147
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
Western Michigan University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$487,461
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$846,728
10-Year Earnings
$45,391
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
Liberty University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$485,449
Years To Recoup
18.2 years
On-Time ROI
$743,072
10-Year Earnings
$43,025
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
Grand Valley State University
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$480,041
Years To Recoup
11.1 years
On-Time ROI
$716,372
10-Year Earnings
$39,082
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 Dartmouth
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$477,197
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$916,452
10-Year Earnings
$50,008
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
Oakland University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$476,159
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$827,240
10-Year Earnings
$43,186
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Southern Illinois University--Carbondale
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$473,475
Years To Recoup
8.7 years
On-Time ROI
$758,652
10-Year Earnings
$40,592
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
Marymount Manhattan College
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$469,929
Years To Recoup
17.8 years
On-Time ROI
$958,256
10-Year Earnings
$55,285
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
John Brown University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$469,745
Years To Recoup
14.8 years
On-Time ROI
$654,332
10-Year Earnings
$36,796
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
CUNY--Brooklyn College
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$467,628
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$868,228
10-Year Earnings
$44,032
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
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$465,775
Years To Recoup
13.2 years
On-Time ROI
$816,004
10-Year Earnings
$45,300
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
Stevenson University
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$459,047
Years To Recoup
18.2 years
On-Time ROI
$670,240
10-Year Earnings
$38,813
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
Fairleigh Dickinson University--Metropolitan Campus
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$457,242
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$857,544
10-Year Earnings
$45,958
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--Sacramento
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$456,224
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$810,488
10-Year Earnings
$42,392
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Mount Saint Mary's University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$455,909
Years To Recoup
12.1 years
On-Time ROI
$856,168
10-Year Earnings
$47,091
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
Lesley University
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$455,777
Years To Recoup
18.3 years
On-Time ROI
$785,552
10-Year Earnings
$45,508
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
ASSOCIATE
Fashion Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$452,502
Years To Recoup
16 years
On-Time ROI
$560,860
10-Year Earnings
$31,862
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
San Francisco State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$450,241
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$893,868
10-Year Earnings
$47,149
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
School of Visual Arts
Degreeli Score
17/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$449,361
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$593,764
10-Year Earnings
$41,271
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
Bowling Green State University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$444,869
Years To Recoup
16.1 years
On-Time ROI
$698,052
10-Year Earnings
$39,707
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
Central Washington University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$444,500
Years To Recoup
10.9 years
On-Time ROI
$829,136
10-Year Earnings
$45,152
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 Tampa
Degreeli Score
18/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$443,961
Years To Recoup
22.9 years
On-Time ROI
$696,956
10-Year Earnings
$42,090
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
University of Vermont
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$443,741
Years To Recoup
16.1 years
On-Time ROI
$564,628
10-Year Earnings
$32,100
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
BACHELORS
Savannah College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
16/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$440,962
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$635,300
10-Year Earnings
$41,651
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
Eastern Michigan University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$430,096
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$926,132
10-Year Earnings
$49,388
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
Point Park University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$428,075
Years To Recoup
16.6 years
On-Time ROI
$731,252
10-Year Earnings
$41,751
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
University of North Carolina--Wilmington
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$425,830
Years To Recoup
15.7 years
On-Time ROI
$603,244
10-Year Earnings
$34,184
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
School of Visual Arts
Degreeli Score
17/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$424,886
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$561,424
10-Year Earnings
$39,654
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
Ringling College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
16/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$424,861
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$589,512
10-Year Earnings
$41,024
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
SUNY Oswego
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$424,715
Years To Recoup
11.3 years
On-Time ROI
$703,636
10-Year Earnings
$38,429
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
Cal Poly Humboldt
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$423,461
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$872,216
10-Year Earnings
$46,245
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
Virginia Commonwealth University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$420,417
Years To Recoup
16.5 years
On-Time ROI
$665,428
10-Year Earnings
$37,958
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
Columbus College of Art and Design
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$420,038
Years To Recoup
18 years
On-Time ROI
$755,464
10-Year Earnings
$43,661
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
University of Hartford
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$418,656
Years To Recoup
18.1 years
On-Time ROI
$769,872
10-Year Earnings
$44,550
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Portland State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$418,422
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$794,572
10-Year Earnings
$41,639
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Georgia State University
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$416,742
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$785,416
10-Year Earnings
$42,457
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
College for Creative Studies
Degreeli Score
16/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$407,753
Years To Recoup
25.8 years
On-Time ROI
$577,472
10-Year Earnings
$35,797
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 Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$406,685
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$824,584
10-Year Earnings
$44,232
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 Nevada--Las Vegas
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$406,557
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$804,904
10-Year Earnings
$42,317
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
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$399,254
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$722,240
10-Year Earnings
$39,473
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
New Mexico State University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$398,352
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$722,044
10-Year Earnings
$37,880
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Boise State University
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$394,780
Years To Recoup
15.5 years
On-Time ROI
$655,780
10-Year Earnings
$37,111
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
Webster University
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$386,309
Years To Recoup
20.4 years
On-Time ROI
$599,952
10-Year Earnings
$35,407
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Wayne State University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$381,073
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$652,076
10-Year Earnings
$35,157
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
Minnesota State University--Moorhead
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$377,115
Years To Recoup
13.2 years
On-Time ROI
$657,912
10-Year Earnings
$36,495
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
Champlain College
Degreeli Score
15/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$375,373
Years To Recoup
26.6 years
On-Time ROI
$575,460
10-Year Earnings
$35,945
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
Southern New Hampshire University
Degreeli Score
19/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$372,873
Years To Recoup
19.2 years
On-Time ROI
$870,588
10-Year Earnings
$50,871
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Middle Tennessee State University
Degreeli Score
40/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$371,628
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$692,044
10-Year Earnings
$37,274
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
John Paul the Great Catholic University
Degreeli Score
15/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$370,181
Years To Recoup
25.7 years
On-Time ROI
$579,676
10-Year Earnings
$35,917
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Columbia College Chicago
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$369,927
Years To Recoup
17.2 years
On-Time ROI
$717,608
10-Year Earnings
$41,200
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
University of Central Arkansas
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$365,950
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$683,636
10-Year Earnings
$37,484
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
Cleveland State University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$351,888
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$695,844
10-Year Earnings
$37,745
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
Maine College of Art
Degreeli Score
13/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$349,843
Years To Recoup
24.6 years
On-Time ROI
$678,648
10-Year Earnings
$41,600
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
MASTERS
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$348,392
Years To Recoup
18.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,015,128
10-Year Earnings
$58,879
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
CUNY--College of Staten Island
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$340,977
Years To Recoup
2.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,004,944
10-Year Earnings
$51,363
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Grand Canyon University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$338,767
Years To Recoup
13.8 years
On-Time ROI
$779,492
10-Year Earnings
$43,469
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
Kansas City Art Institute
Degreeli Score
18/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$333,014
Years To Recoup
21.5 years
On-Time ROI
$574,460
10-Year Earnings
$34,253
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Eastern Washington University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$318,580
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$732,536
10-Year Earnings
$39,404
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 Dade College
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$315,235
Years To Recoup
4.1 years
On-Time ROI
$686,188
10-Year Earnings
$35,402
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 Montana
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$314,735
Years To Recoup
12.4 years
On-Time ROI
$656,244
10-Year Earnings
$36,169
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.
ASSOCIATE
Valencia College
Degreeli Score
38/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$294,014
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$615,092
10-Year Earnings
$33,162
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.
ASSOCIATE
Miami Dade College
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$285,833
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$622,188
10-Year Earnings
$32,202
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Daytona State College
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$283,110
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$654,892
10-Year Earnings
$34,180
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Clayton State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$277,721
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$696,740
10-Year Earnings
$36,510
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Columbia College Hollywood
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$274,180
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$736,448
10-Year Earnings
$40,359
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
California Institute of the Arts
Degreeli Score
15/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$269,480
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$404,200
10-Year Earnings
$29,426
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
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
11/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$264,974
Years To Recoup
23.2 years
On-Time ROI
$772,068
10-Year Earnings
$46,726
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
St. Cloud State University
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$263,815
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$654,304
10-Year Earnings
$35,421
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
Wright State University
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$263,397
Years To Recoup
11.9 years
On-Time ROI
$631,800
10-Year Earnings
$34,673
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.
ASSOCIATE
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
8/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$234,051
Years To Recoup
25.7 years
On-Time ROI
$681,968
10-Year Earnings
$42,221
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
ASSOCIATE
Columbia College Hollywood
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$212,184
Years To Recoup
14.7 years
On-Time ROI
$569,928
10-Year Earnings
$32,033
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.
ASSOCIATE
Southern New Hampshire University
Degreeli Score
9/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$196,645
Years To Recoup
30 years
On-Time ROI
$459,128
10-Year Earnings
$30,298
Why it scores this way
Strength: Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risk: Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
BACHELORS
Universidad del Sagrado Corazon
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$196,556
Years To Recoup
16.1 years
On-Time ROI
$377,484
10-Year Earnings
$21,459
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.
CERTIFICATE
West Los Angeles College
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$129,243
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$463,404
10-Year Earnings
$25,097
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.