Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $272,127 to $1,872,579. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
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
58
Positive ROI Routes
58/58
Best Current ROI
$1,872,579
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 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology currently looks strongest
BACHELORS
University of California, Berkeley
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,872,579
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$2,016,996
10-Year Earnings
$103,546
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
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,691,297
Years To Recoup
11.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,783,880
10-Year Earnings
$97,357
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 Massachusetts--Amherst
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,602,795
Years To Recoup
5.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,925,048
10-Year Earnings
$100,729
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 Mason University
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,508,002
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$2,222,880
10-Year Earnings
$114,727
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 California, Santa Barbara
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,442,052
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,736,784
10-Year Earnings
$90,061
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
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,418,826
Years To Recoup
2.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,557,096
10-Year Earnings
$79,163
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Drexel University
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,411,682
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,806,144
10-Year Earnings
$98,009
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
Clemson University
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,334,329
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,541,508
10-Year Earnings
$81,526
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 California, Davis
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,223,279
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,427,896
10-Year Earnings
$74,343
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 Washington
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,211,699
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,422,516
10-Year Earnings
$73,944
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
San Diego State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,193,060
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,560,984
10-Year Earnings
$81,122
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 Wisconsin--Madison
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,162,828
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,298,524
10-Year Earnings
$68,397
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of California, Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,158,017
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,250,288
10-Year Earnings
$65,024
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 Florida
Degreeli Score
79/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,147,689
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,259,536
10-Year Earnings
$64,285
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Miami University--Oxford
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,140,777
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,429,724
10-Year Earnings
$77,163
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 Minnesota--Twin Cities
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,109,363
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,300,848
10-Year Earnings
$68,398
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
The Ohio State University
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,100,960
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,255,084
10-Year Earnings
$66,222
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
Virginia Tech
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,073,653
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,245,248
10-Year Earnings
$67,253
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 California San Diego
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,065,884
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,238,680
10-Year Earnings
$64,428
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
University of Pittsburgh
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,059,383
Years To Recoup
11.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,239,044
10-Year Earnings
$68,039
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
Indiana University--Bloomington
Degreeli Score
68/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,056,770
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,317,504
10-Year Earnings
$69,128
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 California, Riverside
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,054,844
Years To Recoup
5.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,388,684
10-Year Earnings
$72,295
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--Amherst
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,035,178
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,243,308
10-Year Earnings
$66,642
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
North Carolina State University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,034,909
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,220,988
10-Year Earnings
$64,510
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 Michigan--Ann Arbor
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,030,091
Years To Recoup
6.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,105,248
10-Year Earnings
$57,890
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
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,028,287
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,269,804
10-Year Earnings
$66,603
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, Long Beach
Degreeli Score
77/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$990,494
Years To Recoup
3.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,438,000
10-Year Earnings
$73,988
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 Vermont
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$962,750
Years To Recoup
7.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,225,028
10-Year Earnings
$65,120
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
Michigan State University
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$936,626
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,160,340
10-Year Earnings
$61,953
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--La Crosse
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$925,489
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,304,240
10-Year Earnings
$68,454
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Texas Tech University
Degreeli Score
62/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$904,153
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,316,280
10-Year Earnings
$69,628
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
California State University--Chico
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$903,932
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,439,840
10-Year Earnings
$74,888
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Washington State University
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$888,017
Years To Recoup
5.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,467,796
10-Year Earnings
$76,384
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
The University of Oklahoma
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$875,410
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,162,100
10-Year Earnings
$61,165
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Colorado State University
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$864,806
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,300,264
10-Year Earnings
$69,269
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 Kansas
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$856,673
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,244,984
10-Year Earnings
$65,861
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 South Florida
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$854,578
Years To Recoup
4.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,113,312
10-Year Earnings
$57,628
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
San Francisco State University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$831,925
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,651,628
10-Year Earnings
$85,037
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Colorado State University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$787,361
Years To Recoup
8.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,183,824
10-Year Earnings
$63,447
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 Nebraska -- Lincoln
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$784,160
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,170,912
10-Year Earnings
$62,095
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
North Dakota State University
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$778,249
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,218,108
10-Year Earnings
$64,014
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 Nevada--Reno
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$773,701
Years To Recoup
6.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,263,392
10-Year Earnings
$66,355
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
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$770,179
Years To Recoup
7.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,129,792
10-Year Earnings
$59,979
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
Arizona State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$738,242
Years To Recoup
7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,085,012
10-Year Earnings
$57,244
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 Arizona
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$708,274
Years To Recoup
8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,048,984
10-Year Earnings
$55,784
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
Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Degreeli Score
45/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$695,312
Years To Recoup
9.9 years
On-Time ROI
$923,144
10-Year Earnings
$49,875
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
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$693,082
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$988,564
10-Year Earnings
$53,349
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
Texas State University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$687,031
Years To Recoup
6.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,242,820
10-Year Earnings
$65,502
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
California State University--Los Angeles
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$684,211
Years To Recoup
1.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,291,452
10-Year Earnings
$65,366
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 Arizona University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$682,607
Years To Recoup
6.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,113,188
10-Year Earnings
$58,491
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Montana State University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$636,113
Years To Recoup
10 years
On-Time ROI
$1,114,424
10-Year Earnings
$60,221
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
70/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$614,879
Years To Recoup
4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,330,908
10-Year Earnings
$68,597
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 Texas--El Paso
Degreeli Score
63/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$522,886
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,042,228
10-Year Earnings
$53,992
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 Texas--San Antonio
Degreeli Score
56/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$469,115
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$891,176
10-Year Earnings
$46,726
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 Puerto Rico--Humacao
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$407,880
Years To Recoup
7.4 years
On-Time ROI
$865,620
10-Year Earnings
$45,816
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 Puerto Rico--Arecibo
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$362,866
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$697,820
10-Year Earnings
$37,027
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 Puerto Rico--Mayaguez
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$362,494
Years To Recoup
11.8 years
On-Time ROI
$738,276
10-Year Earnings
$40,501
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
Inter American University of Puerto Rico--San German
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$272,127
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$630,508
10-Year Earnings
$33,355
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.