Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $237,356 to $1,759,177. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Fire Protection
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
34
Positive ROI Routes
34/34
Best Current ROI
$1,759,177
Fastest Payback
1 years
What To Compare
Stack payback speed against downside, not just upside.
Families should read this category through three questions: which school delivers the best risk-adjusted upside, how fast the cost gets recouped, and how much value evaporates once completion risk enters the picture.
School-Level Routes
Where Fire Protection currently looks strongest
BACHELORS
University of Florida
Degreeli Score
89/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,759,177
Years To Recoup
1.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,930,616
10-Year Earnings
$97,839
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
88/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,316,546
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,109,512
10-Year Earnings
$108,135
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,309,786
Years To Recoup
4.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,921,352
10-Year Earnings
$99,557
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Colorado State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,247,238
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,875,264
10-Year Earnings
$98,019
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Anna Maria College
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$965,073
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,087,548
10-Year Earnings
$110,044
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 New Haven
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$912,757
Years To Recoup
11.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,447,212
10-Year Earnings
$79,199
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
CUNY--John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$799,345
Years To Recoup
1.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,431,748
10-Year Earnings
$72,228
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Eastern Kentucky University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$783,516
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,565,780
10-Year Earnings
$80,497
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Utah Valley University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$744,602
Years To Recoup
2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,650,636
10-Year Earnings
$83,807
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 Akron
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$712,482
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,373,856
10-Year Earnings
$71,482
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Utah Valley University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$696,145
Years To Recoup
2.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,543,216
10-Year Earnings
$78,436
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Western Illinois University
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$598,402
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,323,312
10-Year Earnings
$68,753
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Valencia College
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$565,929
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,183,952
10-Year Earnings
$61,605
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Eastern Florida State College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$563,776
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,082,520
10-Year Earnings
$55,414
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Fayetteville State University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$556,828
Years To Recoup
2.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,447,812
10-Year Earnings
$73,969
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Indian River State College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$551,612
Years To Recoup
1.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,228,260
10-Year Earnings
$62,176
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Palm Beach State College
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$532,570
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,297,052
10-Year Earnings
$66,689
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
St. Petersburg College
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$532,209
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,391,396
10-Year Earnings
$69,864
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Florida State College--Jacksonville
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$530,333
Years To Recoup
1.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,439,948
10-Year Earnings
$72,823
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Daytona State College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$521,368
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,206,032
10-Year Earnings
$61,737
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Vincennes University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$487,543
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,252,680
10-Year Earnings
$64,879
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Indian River State College
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$479,522
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,067,740
10-Year Earnings
$54,150
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Santa Ana College
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$454,503
Years To Recoup
1.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,473,268
10-Year Earnings
$74,290
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
New Jersey City University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$448,930
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,324,668
10-Year Earnings
$69,444
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Methodist University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$423,859
Years To Recoup
12.3 years
On-Time ROI
$974,164
10-Year Earnings
$53,649
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
Santa Ana College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$421,518
Years To Recoup
1.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,366,348
10-Year Earnings
$68,944
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Waldorf University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$406,401
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,922,428
10-Year Earnings
$100,060
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Waldorf University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$366,413
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,733,268
10-Year Earnings
$90,602
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Pueblo Community College
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$343,303
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,118,980
10-Year Earnings
$58,358
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Shasta College
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$323,516
Years To Recoup
1.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,390,868
10-Year Earnings
$70,119
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Modesto Junior College
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$315,798
Years To Recoup
1.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,067,968
10-Year Earnings
$53,962
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Austin Community College District
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$256,079
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,267,720
10-Year Earnings
$64,664
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
College of Southern Nevada
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$241,792
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,263,280
10-Year Earnings
$64,487
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
South Texas College
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$237,356
Years To Recoup
1.1 years
On-Time ROI
$869,756
10-Year Earnings
$43,838
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.