Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $162,507 to $1,172,669. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Library Science and Administration
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
64
Positive ROI Routes
64/64
Best Current ROI
$1,172,669
Fastest Payback
1.6 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 Library Science and Administration currently looks strongest
MASTERS
University of Southern California
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,172,669
Years To Recoup
12.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,277,000
10-Year Earnings
$70,398
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
PROFESSIONAL
The Catholic University of America
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,124,863
Years To Recoup
10.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,415,456
10-Year Earnings
$76,685
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 Maryland, College Park
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,100,738
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,242,508
10-Year Earnings
$65,261
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
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,037,796
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,218,356
10-Year Earnings
$63,736
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 North Carolina--Chapel Hill
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,009,142
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,106,880
10-Year Earnings
$57,675
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Rutgers University--New Brunswick
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$997,519
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,192,776
10-Year Earnings
$64,520
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.
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
Florida State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$950,624
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,110,412
10-Year Earnings
$57,780
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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$942,662
Years To Recoup
6.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,107,320
10-Year Earnings
$58,237
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 Wisconsin--Madison
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$922,458
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,030,104
10-Year Earnings
$54,976
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
Pratt Institute
Degreeli Score
31/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$868,922
Years To Recoup
20.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,181,564
10-Year Earnings
$69,610
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.
PROFESSIONAL
University of Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$865,315
Years To Recoup
14.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,012,064
10-Year Earnings
$56,690
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
Appalachian State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$838,668
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,125,276
10-Year Earnings
$59,631
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 Missouri
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$821,378
Years To Recoup
9.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,096,048
10-Year Earnings
$58,856
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 Tennessee--Knoxville
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$809,909
Years To Recoup
8.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,095,656
10-Year Earnings
$58,578
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
Long Island University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$805,093
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,410,712
10-Year Earnings
$77,148
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
Indiana University--Bloomington
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$799,954
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$997,324
10-Year Earnings
$53,119
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
Syracuse University
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$792,646
Years To Recoup
18.8 years
On-Time ROI
$948,028
10-Year Earnings
$55,160
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
St. John's University
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$791,206
Years To Recoup
12.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,197,164
10-Year Earnings
$65,858
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
University at Buffalo--SUNY
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$788,187
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,048,400
10-Year Earnings
$56,619
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
Simmons University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$773,445
Years To Recoup
11.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,069,180
10-Year Earnings
$58,512
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
University of South Florida
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$770,649
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,003,972
10-Year Earnings
$52,161
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 Iowa
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$767,790
Years To Recoup
10.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,028,796
10-Year Earnings
$55,946
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
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$765,487
Years To Recoup
18.1 years
On-Time ROI
$979,384
10-Year Earnings
$56,671
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 South Carolina
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$761,083
Years To Recoup
11.5 years
On-Time ROI
$965,596
10-Year Earnings
$52,842
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
University of Rhode Island
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$759,887
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,036,540
10-Year Earnings
$56,115
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 Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$744,503
Years To Recoup
16.4 years
On-Time ROI
$870,764
10-Year Earnings
$49,625
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
University of Denver
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$742,888
Years To Recoup
17.1 years
On-Time ROI
$982,656
10-Year Earnings
$56,359
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
CUNY--Queens College
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$740,537
Years To Recoup
1.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,390,680
10-Year Earnings
$70,373
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 Arizona
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$710,786
Years To Recoup
7.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,052,704
10-Year Earnings
$55,970
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
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$704,880
Years To Recoup
11.4 years
On-Time ROI
$960,720
10-Year Earnings
$52,520
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
The University of Oklahoma
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$697,571
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$926,020
10-Year Earnings
$49,361
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
Long Island University
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$697,026
Years To Recoup
13 years
On-Time ROI
$1,221,352
10-Year Earnings
$67,680
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.
MASTERS
East Carolina University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$688,497
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,099,484
10-Year Earnings
$58,122
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
Sam Houston State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$673,550
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,230,004
10-Year Earnings
$64,781
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 Kentucky
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$667,974
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$935,276
10-Year Earnings
$50,534
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 Colorado Denver
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$664,366
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,439,580
10-Year Earnings
$74,359
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 North Texas
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$658,888
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,085,304
10-Year Earnings
$57,395
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 Hawaii at Manoa
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$651,505
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,013,384
10-Year Earnings
$53,802
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
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$650,376
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$945,176
10-Year Earnings
$51,089
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
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$648,600
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$942,596
10-Year Earnings
$50,960
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 Houston--Clear Lake
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$647,940
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,254,968
10-Year Earnings
$65,861
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
University of North Texas
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$643,395
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,059,784
10-Year Earnings
$56,119
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
St. Catherine University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$620,232
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,012,624
10-Year Earnings
$54,584
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
Wayne State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$612,753
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,048,516
10-Year Earnings
$54,979
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
Wayne State University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$598,295
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,023,776
10-Year Earnings
$53,742
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
Texas Woman's University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$593,237
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,209,208
10-Year Earnings
$62,853
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Kent State University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$583,555
Years To Recoup
11.1 years
On-Time ROI
$915,812
10-Year Earnings
$49,948
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
Dominican University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$581,302
Years To Recoup
5.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,051,940
10-Year Earnings
$54,946
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Emporia State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$578,849
Years To Recoup
7.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,031,816
10-Year Earnings
$54,843
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 North Carolina--Greensboro
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$563,832
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,001,300
10-Year Earnings
$52,258
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Western Kentucky University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$557,734
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,003,840
10-Year Earnings
$52,390
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Texas Woman's University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$540,302
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,101,308
10-Year Earnings
$57,458
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Pennsylvania Western University
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$539,218
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,039,356
10-Year Earnings
$55,619
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
Indiana University Indianapolis
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$513,784
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$943,588
10-Year Earnings
$49,513
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
East Texas A&M University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$512,639
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,197,476
10-Year Earnings
$62,242
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 Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$512,161
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,038,444
10-Year Earnings
$54,925
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
Middle Tennessee State University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$510,120
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$949,944
10-Year Earnings
$50,169
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 Central Missouri
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$488,111
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$902,572
10-Year Earnings
$48,021
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
North Carolina Central University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$443,316
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,064,384
10-Year Earnings
$56,291
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
Valdosta State University
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$438,223
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,034,520
10-Year Earnings
$53,915
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 Southern Mississippi
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$435,922
Years To Recoup
11.9 years
On-Time ROI
$888,548
10-Year Earnings
$48,769
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.
MASTERS
Northeastern State University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$318,311
Years To Recoup
7.1 years
On-Time ROI
$900,200
10-Year Earnings
$47,552
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 Southern Mississippi
Degreeli Score
18/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$255,096
Years To Recoup
19.1 years
On-Time ROI
$519,968
10-Year Earnings
$30,340
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.
BACHELORS
University of Maine--Augusta
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$162,507
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$602,324
10-Year Earnings
$32,301
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.