Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $286,039 to $1,291,519. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Quality Control and Safety 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
30
Positive ROI Routes
30/30
Best Current ROI
$1,291,519
Fastest Payback
2 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 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Murray State University
Degreeli Score
88/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,291,519
Years To Recoup
2.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,106,196
10-Year Earnings
$107,129
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Kennesaw State University
Degreeli Score
86/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,253,879
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,402,068
10-Year Earnings
$123,113
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 Minnesota Duluth
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,253,347
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,936,568
10-Year Earnings
$100,577
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,240,107
Years To Recoup
3.9 years
On-Time ROI
$2,234,024
10-Year Earnings
$115,062
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Keene State College
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,197,183
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,993,312
10-Year Earnings
$103,243
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,154,118
Years To Recoup
11.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,734,212
10-Year Earnings
$94,965
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
Eastern Michigan University
Degreeli Score
85/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,143,015
Years To Recoup
3.3 years
On-Time ROI
$2,461,272
10-Year Earnings
$126,145
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 Central Missouri
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,088,064
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$2,011,952
10-Year Earnings
$103,490
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Degreeli Score
71/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,060,416
Years To Recoup
6.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,617,228
10-Year Earnings
$84,783
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Grand Valley State University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,033,758
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,542,692
10-Year Earnings
$80,398
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Murray State University
Degreeli Score
81/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,016,511
Years To Recoup
2.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,657,716
10-Year Earnings
$84,705
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Keene State College
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,010,601
Years To Recoup
5.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,682,652
10-Year Earnings
$87,710
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 Washington University
Degreeli Score
76/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,009,731
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,883,476
10-Year Earnings
$97,869
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Degreeli Score
72/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,009,500
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,751,692
10-Year Earnings
$91,742
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
Marshall University
Degreeli Score
83/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$986,317
Years To Recoup
2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,925,272
10-Year Earnings
$97,764
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 University of Pennsylvania
Degreeli Score
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$964,722
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,737,924
10-Year Earnings
$90,257
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Jacksonville State University
Degreeli Score
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$963,009
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,759,884
10-Year Earnings
$90,850
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 Wisconsin--Whitewater
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$925,359
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,571,068
10-Year Earnings
$81,385
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Eastern Kentucky University
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$901,531
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,801,620
10-Year Earnings
$92,289
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 Central Missouri
Degreeli Score
74/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$885,242
Years To Recoup
4.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,636,912
10-Year Earnings
$84,738
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
78/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$785,093
Years To Recoup
2.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,675,044
10-Year Earnings
$85,477
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southeastern Louisiana University
Degreeli Score
73/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$730,267
Years To Recoup
4.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,608,164
10-Year Earnings
$83,039
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
75/100
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$687,181
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,602,568
10-Year Earnings
$82,303
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
$646,046
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,459,992
10-Year Earnings
$74,806
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
80/100
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$623,434
Years To Recoup
2.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,976,644
10-Year Earnings
$100,440
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Northeastern State University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$471,943
Years To Recoup
4.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,334,680
10-Year Earnings
$69,276
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$411,138
Years To Recoup
3.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,303,544
10-Year Earnings
$66,785
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 Houston--Downtown
Degreeli Score
61/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$374,673
Years To Recoup
4.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,128,532
10-Year Earnings
$58,535
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Waldorf University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$334,910
Years To Recoup
6.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,584,248
10-Year Earnings
$83,151
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Waldorf University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$286,039
Years To Recoup
7.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,353,068
10-Year Earnings
$71,592
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.