Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $252,786 to $4,324,487. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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
30
Positive ROI Routes
30/30
Best Current ROI
$4,324,487
Fastest Payback
3.9 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 Legal Professions and Studies, Other currently looks strongest
MASTERS
New York University
Degreeli Score
89/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$4,324,487
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$4,938,320
10-Year Earnings
$254,326
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,509,842
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,733,140
10-Year Earnings
$143,205
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
Northeastern University
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,299,825
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,540,120
10-Year Earnings
$133,189
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,833,338
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,927,192
10-Year Earnings
$102,193
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
Tulane University of Louisiana
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,590,699
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,846,644
10-Year Earnings
$100,322
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
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,346,059
Years To Recoup
10.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,722,184
10-Year Earnings
$93,811
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
Stevenson University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,131,126
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,651,520
10-Year Earnings
$87,877
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.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
St. Thomas University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,058,229
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,201,892
10-Year Earnings
$115,357
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 Nevada--Reno
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,048,154
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,711,552
10-Year Earnings
$88,763
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$939,260
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,380,452
10-Year Earnings
$72,016
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
St. Thomas University
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$930,899
Years To Recoup
6.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,936,952
10-Year Earnings
$102,110
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
Yeshiva University
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$930,209
Years To Recoup
20.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,118,040
10-Year Earnings
$65,895
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.
MASTERS
University of Arizona
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$924,946
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,369,884
10-Year Earnings
$71,829
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Montclair State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$894,569
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,383,496
10-Year Earnings
$72,288
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Temple University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$826,667
Years To Recoup
12.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,101,488
10-Year Earnings
$60,714
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
Roger Williams University
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$804,993
Years To Recoup
15.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,172,604
10-Year Earnings
$66,230
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
Nazareth University
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$790,712
Years To Recoup
13 years
On-Time ROI
$1,086,292
10-Year Earnings
$60,186
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
Montclair State University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$749,058
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,158,456
10-Year Earnings
$61,036
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
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$703,638
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,236,188
10-Year Earnings
$65,794
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
Drake University
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$688,488
Years To Recoup
14.8 years
On-Time ROI
$930,012
10-Year Earnings
$52,326
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 Arizona
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$682,400
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,010,664
10-Year Earnings
$53,868
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Ball State University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$676,526
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,085,220
10-Year Earnings
$57,249
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 Baltimore
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$602,534
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,578,968
10-Year Earnings
$81,722
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Berkeley College
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$471,023
Years To Recoup
15.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,070,264
10-Year Earnings
$60,338
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 Penn College
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$449,926
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$883,768
10-Year Earnings
$47,979
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 Baltimore
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$352,708
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$924,288
10-Year Earnings
$48,988
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
Bellevue University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$346,805
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,052,520
10-Year Earnings
$56,136
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
Berkeley College
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$336,987
Years To Recoup
16.4 years
On-Time ROI
$770,960
10-Year Earnings
$43,968
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
University of the District of Columbia
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$323,508
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$973,248
10-Year Earnings
$50,792
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Berkeley College
Degreeli Score
10/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$252,786
Years To Recoup
25.6 years
On-Time ROI
$574,384
10-Year Earnings
$35,544
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.