Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $515,961 to $5,919,991. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
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
50
Positive ROI Routes
50/50
Best Current ROI
$5,919,991
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 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies currently looks strongest
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Columbia University
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$5,919,991
Years To Recoup
1.8 years
On-Time ROI
$6,160,240
10-Year Earnings
$312,330
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Georgetown University
Degreeli Score
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,099,680
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$3,269,360
10-Year Earnings
$171,631
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,846,339
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,992,052
10-Year Earnings
$155,436
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Boston University
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,681,195
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$3,024,132
10-Year Earnings
$156,087
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 Florida
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,569,271
Years To Recoup
1.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,819,656
10-Year Earnings
$142,291
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
Florida State University
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,425,889
Years To Recoup
2.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,833,652
10-Year Earnings
$143,942
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 San Diego
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,378,939
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,843,240
10-Year Earnings
$148,235
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
88/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,085,247
Years To Recoup
4.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,485,100
10-Year Earnings
$128,518
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Loyola Marymount University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,063,914
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,616,856
10-Year Earnings
$140,519
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
University of California, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
93/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,045,298
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,208,268
10-Year Earnings
$112,923
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 Washington
Degreeli Score
92/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,009,819
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,359,496
10-Year Earnings
$120,793
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Emory University
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,889,097
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,073,880
10-Year Earnings
$108,211
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
George Washington University
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,858,272
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,212,756
10-Year Earnings
$117,955
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
University of San Francisco
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,798,255
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,566,736
10-Year Earnings
$136,623
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
Samford University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,790,018
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,323,492
10-Year Earnings
$122,699
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
MASTERS
Fordham University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,772,785
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,164,308
10-Year Earnings
$117,083
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
Seton Hall University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,745,628
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,512,056
10-Year Earnings
$131,892
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
Georgetown University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,726,471
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$1,820,980
10-Year Earnings
$99,212
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
Loyola University Chicago
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,701,528
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$2,329,584
10-Year Earnings
$123,695
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
MASTERS
The University of Alabama
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,698,926
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,315,560
10-Year Earnings
$120,262
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 Miami
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,684,047
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,012,484
10-Year Earnings
$108,073
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.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,680,158
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,829,640
10-Year Earnings
$98,030
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
Florida State University
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,679,319
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,961,592
10-Year Earnings
$100,339
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
University of Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,670,844
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,954,204
10-Year Earnings
$103,797
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 Houston
Degreeli Score
89/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,543,369
Years To Recoup
3.1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,390,596
10-Year Earnings
$122,385
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 Denver
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,516,745
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,006,276
10-Year Earnings
$107,540
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
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,439,601
Years To Recoup
10.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,567,680
10-Year Earnings
$84,932
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.
DOCTORAL
Suffolk University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,427,945
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$2,345,508
10-Year Earnings
$123,199
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 Maryland, Baltimore
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,401,002
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$2,259,680
10-Year Earnings
$112,984
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Temple University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,393,549
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,856,828
10-Year Earnings
$98,481
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 Illinois Chicago
Degreeli Score
89/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,342,875
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,179,284
10-Year Earnings
$111,159
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 Tulsa
Degreeli Score
82/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,335,514
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,847,440
10-Year Earnings
$95,372
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
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,334,352
Years To Recoup
11.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,767,588
10-Year Earnings
$96,768
Why it scores this way
Strength: Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
MASTERS
Widener University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,301,430
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,904,904
10-Year Earnings
$100,397
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
Southern Methodist University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,285,431
Years To Recoup
12.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,525,372
10-Year Earnings
$84,447
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
Washington University in St. Louis
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,280,877
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,358,876
10-Year Earnings
$72,301
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
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,246,092
Years To Recoup
11.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,594,284
10-Year Earnings
$87,416
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
Hofstra University
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,193,512
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,741,336
10-Year Earnings
$93,902
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
University of Missouri
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,187,205
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,584,208
10-Year Earnings
$83,264
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
The University of Oklahoma
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,153,513
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,531,280
10-Year Earnings
$79,624
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 the Pacific
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,143,352
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,655,832
10-Year Earnings
$87,881
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Champlain College
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,130,384
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,732,920
10-Year Earnings
$93,818
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
Nova Southeastern University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,076,017
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,698,796
10-Year Earnings
$91,014
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
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,051,730
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,545,752
10-Year Earnings
$80,281
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Pepperdine University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,032,396
Years To Recoup
21.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,238,628
10-Year Earnings
$73,551
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
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$936,860
Years To Recoup
15.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,198,644
10-Year Earnings
$67,634
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
James Madison University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$906,123
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,136,632
10-Year Earnings
$61,496
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
Liberty University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$869,119
Years To Recoup
10.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,330,352
10-Year Earnings
$72,389
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
St. John's University
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$661,088
Years To Recoup
14.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,000,284
10-Year Earnings
$56,014
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
Winona State University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$515,961
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$906,148
10-Year Earnings
$48,808
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.