Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $176,326 to $2,351,035. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
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
86
Positive ROI Routes
86/86
Best Current ROI
$2,351,035
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 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Northwestern University
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$2,351,035
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$2,471,392
10-Year Earnings
$129,403
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--Lowell
Degreeli Score
87/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,514,019
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$2,335,728
10-Year Earnings
$120,219
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 State University--Maritime Academy
Degreeli Score
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,458,339
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,441,960
10-Year Earnings
$126,209
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Purdue University--Main Campus
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,395,598
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,679,420
10-Year Earnings
$86,891
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
Miami University--Oxford
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,290,367
Years To Recoup
8.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,617,204
10-Year Earnings
$86,537
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
ArtCenter College of Design
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,273,937
Years To Recoup
14.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,609,116
10-Year Earnings
$90,188
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
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,252,902
Years To Recoup
11 years
On-Time ROI
$1,455,340
10-Year Earnings
$79,342
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
84/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,217,011
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,778,476
10-Year Earnings
$91,230
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
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,195,779
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,491,368
10-Year Earnings
$80,475
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
University of Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,193,754
Years To Recoup
10.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,396,204
10-Year Earnings
$75,897
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 New Hampshire
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,171,539
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,540,080
10-Year Earnings
$81,765
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
Rochester Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,107,684
Years To Recoup
10.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,584,896
10-Year Earnings
$86,226
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
Wayne State University
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,106,898
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,894,076
10-Year Earnings
$97,257
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 Technological University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,096,550
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,611,152
10-Year Earnings
$83,394
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Western New England University
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,077,218
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,683,680
10-Year Earnings
$89,642
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 Houston
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,056,677
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,636,736
10-Year Earnings
$84,692
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 North Carolina at Charlotte
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,035,557
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,501,460
10-Year Earnings
$78,160
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$994,063
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,458,212
10-Year Earnings
$76,400
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Central Michigan University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$974,195
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,659,052
10-Year Earnings
$86,472
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
New England Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$972,817
Years To Recoup
10.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,633,888
10-Year Earnings
$88,991
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 Maine
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$971,086
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,767,540
10-Year Earnings
$91,879
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southern Illinois University--Carbondale
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$956,615
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,532,792
10-Year Earnings
$79,299
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Farmingdale State College--SUNY
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$947,587
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,795,352
10-Year Earnings
$91,941
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 North Texas
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$935,034
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,540,164
10-Year Earnings
$80,138
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Brigham Young University--Idaho
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$923,762
Years To Recoup
2.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,665,036
10-Year Earnings
$84,896
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Oregon Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$913,128
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,697,896
10-Year Earnings
$88,036
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
The University of Toledo
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$912,813
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,600,304
10-Year Earnings
$83,465
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
LeTourneau University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$908,236
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,550,420
10-Year Earnings
$83,158
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
Indiana University Indianapolis
Degreeli Score
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$906,041
Years To Recoup
3.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,663,988
10-Year Earnings
$85,533
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
The Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$885,384
Years To Recoup
15.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,028,440
10-Year Earnings
$57,997
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
Central Washington University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$870,367
Years To Recoup
5.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,623,516
10-Year Earnings
$84,871
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Montana State University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$862,926
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,511,784
10-Year Earnings
$80,089
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
Alfred State College--SUNY
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$852,844
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,548,936
10-Year Earnings
$80,450
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Youngstown State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$846,122
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,676,152
10-Year Earnings
$86,361
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Central Connecticut State University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$843,831
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,742,012
10-Year Earnings
$90,472
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Kennesaw State University
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$835,966
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,601,468
10-Year Earnings
$83,083
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 Michigan University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$829,120
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,590,180
10-Year Earnings
$82,326
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Minnesota State University--Mankato
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$827,099
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,533,084
10-Year Earnings
$80,482
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Pittsburg State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$811,741
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,434,424
10-Year Earnings
$74,878
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$810,559
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,471,604
10-Year Earnings
$76,413
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
The University of Akron
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$807,168
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,556,436
10-Year Earnings
$80,611
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 New Hampshire at Manchester
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$797,666
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,595,332
10-Year Earnings
$81,765
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Kent State University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$795,845
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,248,972
10-Year Earnings
$66,606
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
Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$760,196
Years To Recoup
2.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,621,924
10-Year Earnings
$82,821
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$757,299
Years To Recoup
2.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,615,744
10-Year Earnings
$82,512
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
The University of Akron
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$748,524
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,443,356
10-Year Earnings
$74,957
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Youngstown State University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$737,428
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,460,832
10-Year Earnings
$75,595
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
New England Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
34/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$729,584
Years To Recoup
14.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,225,368
10-Year Earnings
$68,565
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
Purdue University--Northwest
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$721,113
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,680,524
10-Year Earnings
$85,242
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Weber State University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$715,355
Years To Recoup
3.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,548,388
10-Year Earnings
$79,471
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Eastern Michigan University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$712,832
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,534,952
10-Year Earnings
$79,829
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Tarleton State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$702,780
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,457,748
10-Year Earnings
$77,044
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
Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$696,293
Years To Recoup
3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,485,584
10-Year Earnings
$76,004
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$691,946
Years To Recoup
9.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,293,840
10-Year Earnings
$69,714
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.
ASSOCIATE
Vermont State University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$679,445
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,438,892
10-Year Earnings
$75,587
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 State University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$663,374
Years To Recoup
3.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,547,048
10-Year Earnings
$79,527
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Fairmont State University
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$652,799
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,475,252
10-Year Earnings
$75,569
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Pennsylvania State University -- Behrend
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$649,480
Years To Recoup
8.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,488,608
10-Year Earnings
$79,342
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
Eastern Washington University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$642,920
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,478,316
10-Year Earnings
$76,693
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Virginia State University
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$613,166
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,554,680
10-Year Earnings
$80,902
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$605,288
Years To Recoup
12.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,544,496
10-Year Earnings
$85,222
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
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$600,532
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,904,032
10-Year Earnings
$98,267
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Purdue University--Fort Wayne
Degreeli Score
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$570,344
Years To Recoup
4.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,572,496
10-Year Earnings
$81,259
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Colorado Mesa University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$566,870
Years To Recoup
5.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,395,888
10-Year Earnings
$72,815
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Miami University--Middletown
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$535,783
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,687,504
10-Year Earnings
$86,537
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Purdue University--Fort Wayne
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$512,914
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,414,156
10-Year Earnings
$73,342
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$483,809
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,281,952
10-Year Earnings
$66,606
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology--Okmulgee
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$473,964
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,118,104
10-Year Earnings
$58,105
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
SUNY Buffalo State University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$473,387
Years To Recoup
4.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,421,156
10-Year Earnings
$73,327
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Pennsylvania State University -- Behrend
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$463,223
Years To Recoup
11.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,061,708
10-Year Earnings
$57,997
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.
ASSOCIATE
Seminole State College of Florida
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$452,819
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,096,680
10-Year Earnings
$56,628
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
South Carolina State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$435,967
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,190,192
10-Year Earnings
$63,129
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
Miami University--Hamilton
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$420,388
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,685,596
10-Year Earnings
$86,537
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Kent State University at Trumbull
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$414,343
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,287,580
10-Year Earnings
$66,606
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Colorado State University Pueblo
Degreeli Score
59/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$412,634
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,038,596
10-Year Earnings
$53,940
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Pennsylvania State University -- DuBois
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$368,606
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,090,228
10-Year Earnings
$57,997
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
McPherson College
Degreeli Score
24/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$322,191
Years To Recoup
13.4 years
On-Time ROI
$949,856
10-Year Earnings
$52,781
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
Kent State University at Ashtabula
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$317,103
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,283,300
10-Year Earnings
$66,606
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
CUNY--New York City College of Technology
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$310,502
Years To Recoup
1.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,446,212
10-Year Earnings
$73,336
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
CERTIFICATE
Middle Georgia State University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$287,500
Years To Recoup
5.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,135,016
10-Year Earnings
$59,223
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
CUNY--New York City College of Technology
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$255,397
Years To Recoup
2.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,189,552
10-Year Earnings
$60,503
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
University of Puerto Rico--Aguadilla
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$237,543
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$512,720
10-Year Earnings
$27,189
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
Delaware Technical Community College--Terry
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$226,663
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,008,288
10-Year Earnings
$52,730
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Universidad Ana G. Mendez--Gurabo Campus
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$189,228
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$602,636
10-Year Earnings
$31,542
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Pennsylvania State University--Altoona
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$176,730
Years To Recoup
10.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,071,088
10-Year Earnings
$57,997
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.
ASSOCIATE
Pennsylvania State University -- York
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$176,326
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,083,752
10-Year Earnings
$57,997
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.