Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $218,544 to $1,801,555. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
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
54
Positive ROI Routes
54/54
Best Current ROI
$1,801,555
Fastest Payback
1.9 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 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs currently looks strongest
PROFESSIONAL
Harding University
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,801,555
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,618,920
10-Year Earnings
$135,372
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,365,912
Years To Recoup
10.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,747,584
10-Year Earnings
$95,081
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 Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,188,101
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,354,424
10-Year Earnings
$71,189
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 Dayton
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,131,635
Years To Recoup
10.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,411,368
10-Year Earnings
$76,475
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
Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,093,376
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,332,784
10-Year Earnings
$118,364
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Azusa Pacific University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,079,269
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,746,672
10-Year Earnings
$91,776
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
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,072,896
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,014,828
10-Year Earnings
$105,024
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Miami University--Oxford
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,066,109
Years To Recoup
10.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,336,144
10-Year Earnings
$72,484
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
MCPHS University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,021,035
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,646,300
10-Year Earnings
$90,224
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 Notre Dame
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,004,424
Years To Recoup
12.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,055,400
10-Year Earnings
$58,126
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
Baylor University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$963,707
Years To Recoup
16 years
On-Time ROI
$1,204,784
10-Year Earnings
$68,460
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
St. Francis University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$950,300
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,277,456
10-Year Earnings
$68,578
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
Nazareth University
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$825,637
Years To Recoup
12.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,134,272
10-Year Earnings
$62,585
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
Grand Valley State University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$793,902
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,184,752
10-Year Earnings
$62,501
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
Madonna University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$789,384
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,315,640
10-Year Earnings
$69,333
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
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$765,370
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,404,864
10-Year Earnings
$73,383
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
University of Findlay
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$729,693
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,261,136
10-Year Earnings
$68,501
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
Oregon State University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$719,668
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,026,484
10-Year Earnings
$55,245
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
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$708,291
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,040,992
10-Year Earnings
$55,043
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
Wingate University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$689,108
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,486,748
10-Year Earnings
$78,487
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
Kent State University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$678,014
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,064,052
10-Year Earnings
$57,360
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
Ball State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$661,926
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,061,800
10-Year Earnings
$56,078
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 Akron
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$654,876
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,262,776
10-Year Earnings
$65,928
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Indiana University Indianapolis
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$654,580
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,202,168
10-Year Earnings
$62,442
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Cleveland State University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$649,938
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,285,224
10-Year Earnings
$67,214
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 Washington University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$635,921
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$983,788
10-Year Earnings
$53,428
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
Nevada State University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$615,316
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,832,388
10-Year Earnings
$94,433
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Aurora University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$593,783
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$984,388
10-Year Earnings
$52,987
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
Weber State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$592,047
Years To Recoup
4.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,281,488
10-Year Earnings
$66,126
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Mount Saint Mary's University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$591,282
Years To Recoup
9.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,110,388
10-Year Earnings
$59,802
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
Frostburg State University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$590,199
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,188,480
10-Year Earnings
$62,767
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$585,332
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,186,804
10-Year Earnings
$62,343
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Vermont State University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$563,340
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,193,012
10-Year Earnings
$63,293
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
Manchester University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$561,817
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,219,220
10-Year Earnings
$64,722
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
ASSOCIATE
University of Alaska Anchorage
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$519,573
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,748,816
10-Year Earnings
$90,501
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Northern Illinois University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$516,767
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,061,996
10-Year Earnings
$55,778
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Saginaw Valley State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$494,283
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,024,420
10-Year Earnings
$53,376
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 Findlay
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$489,678
Years To Recoup
15.2 years
On-Time ROI
$846,316
10-Year Earnings
$47,760
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
Averett University
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$481,901
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,001,040
10-Year Earnings
$54,637
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
Lubbock Christian University
Degreeli Score
28/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$473,917
Years To Recoup
12.8 years
On-Time ROI
$922,736
10-Year Earnings
$51,028
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 Dubuque
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$472,766
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,179,556
10-Year Earnings
$63,655
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
Benedictine University
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$459,688
Years To Recoup
11.9 years
On-Time ROI
$913,348
10-Year Earnings
$50,130
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 South Alabama
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$458,117
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$869,788
10-Year Earnings
$47,019
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 University--Middletown
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$446,546
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,406,444
10-Year Earnings
$72,484
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
Elms College
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$444,832
Years To Recoup
12.9 years
On-Time ROI
$653,300
10-Year Earnings
$36,174
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
Marshall University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$424,436
Years To Recoup
4.7 years
On-Time ROI
$828,492
10-Year Earnings
$42,925
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Florida College
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$424,201
Years To Recoup
14.5 years
On-Time ROI
$784,976
10-Year Earnings
$44,035
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
Guilford College
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$380,745
Years To Recoup
12.9 years
On-Time ROI
$831,140
10-Year Earnings
$46,011
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
Miami University--Hamilton
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$350,291
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,404,536
10-Year Earnings
$72,484
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Georgia Military College
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$328,324
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$863,328
10-Year Earnings
$46,551
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
Coppin State University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$325,624
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,241,892
10-Year Earnings
$64,090
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Culver-Stockton College
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$301,402
Years To Recoup
13.7 years
On-Time ROI
$769,668
10-Year Earnings
$42,880
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
Kent State University at Ashtabula
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$271,410
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,098,380
10-Year Earnings
$57,360
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Austin Community College District
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$218,544
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,081,900
10-Year Earnings
$55,373
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.