Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $485,638 to $1,855,647. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Food Science and Technology
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
$1,855,647
Fastest Payback
2.7 years
What To Compare
Stack payback speed against downside, not just upside.
Families should read this category through three questions: which school delivers the best risk-adjusted upside, how fast the cost gets recouped, and how much value evaporates once completion risk enters the picture.
School-Level Routes
Where Food Science and Technology currently looks strongest
MASTERS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,855,647
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,179,780
10-Year Earnings
$111,860
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Michigan State University
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,651,983
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,046,560
10-Year Earnings
$106,264
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Cornell University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,495,730
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,568,180
10-Year Earnings
$84,147
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 Wisconsin--Madison
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,468,158
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,639,484
10-Year Earnings
$85,445
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Kansas State University
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,451,408
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,041,936
10-Year Earnings
$105,978
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,317,814
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,530,740
10-Year Earnings
$83,112
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
Virginia Tech
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,296,238
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,503,408
10-Year Earnings
$80,161
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--New Brunswick
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,272,812
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,521,956
10-Year Earnings
$80,979
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
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,249,853
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,410,828
10-Year Earnings
$73,677
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 Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,246,458
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,442,660
10-Year Earnings
$75,466
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 Massachusetts--Amherst
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,220,498
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,465,888
10-Year Earnings
$77,771
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
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,198,967
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,442,800
10-Year Earnings
$75,060
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
The Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,176,662
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,341,384
10-Year Earnings
$70,537
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
North Carolina State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,175,136
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,386,428
10-Year Earnings
$72,782
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
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,158,649
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,352,456
10-Year Earnings
$70,571
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 Minnesota--Twin Cities
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,148,711
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,346,988
10-Year Earnings
$70,705
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 Florida
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,143,917
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,255,396
10-Year Earnings
$64,078
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,078,682
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,267,100
10-Year Earnings
$66,226
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Michigan State University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,072,672
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,328,880
10-Year Earnings
$70,380
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
Kansas State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,058,890
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,489,716
10-Year Earnings
$78,367
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Clemson University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,022,281
Years To Recoup
9.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,181,008
10-Year Earnings
$63,501
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 Polytechnic University--Pomona
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,003,113
Years To Recoup
4.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,465,896
10-Year Earnings
$75,601
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 Tennessee--Knoxville
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$950,889
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,286,376
10-Year Earnings
$68,114
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
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$937,360
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,244,504
10-Year Earnings
$65,943
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
CERTIFICATE
University of Kentucky
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$935,828
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,310,316
10-Year Earnings
$69,286
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
Oregon State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$835,854
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,192,204
10-Year Earnings
$63,531
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
Washington State University
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$795,270
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,314,496
10-Year Earnings
$68,719
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Appalachian State University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$745,327
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,000,036
10-Year Earnings
$53,369
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
Delaware Valley University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$721,981
Years To Recoup
10.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,291,328
10-Year Earnings
$70,222
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--Fresno
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$715,702
Years To Recoup
2.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,256,500
10-Year Earnings
$64,225
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 Maine
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$696,156
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,267,120
10-Year Earnings
$66,858
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 Wisconsin-Stout Polytechnic
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$652,955
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,190,220
10-Year Earnings
$63,009
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 Maine
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$586,309
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,067,180
10-Year Earnings
$56,861
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
Mississippi State University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$485,638
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$728,420
10-Year Earnings
$39,940
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.