Bottom Line
This field currently leans value-positive.
The current preview range spans from $253,660 to $3,480,001. That spread is the core Degreeli point: field choice matters, but so does where and how you pursue it.
High upside
Program Category
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
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
53
Positive ROI Routes
53/53
Best Current ROI
$3,480,001
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 Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations currently looks strongest
MASTERS
Saint Joseph's University
Degreeli Score
90/100
Excellent Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$3,480,001
Years To Recoup
3.5 years
On-Time ROI
$4,414,004
10-Year Earnings
$226,638
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Saint Joseph's University
Degreeli Score
53/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,179,860
Years To Recoup
9.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,496,524
10-Year Earnings
$80,764
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
Fashion Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
65/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,079,627
Years To Recoup
7.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,338,160
10-Year Earnings
$70,727
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 Georgia
Degreeli Score
67/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,061,352
Years To Recoup
6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,183,356
10-Year Earnings
$61,955
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
Marist University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,054,305
Years To Recoup
14.9 years
On-Time ROI
$1,324,504
10-Year Earnings
$74,534
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
Texas Christian University
Degreeli Score
36/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$1,005,187
Years To Recoup
14.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,175,520
10-Year Earnings
$66,108
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
Thomas Jefferson University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$970,806
Years To Recoup
10.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,415,788
10-Year Earnings
$76,575
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
Baylor University
Degreeli Score
35/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$941,406
Years To Recoup
16.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,176,904
10-Year Earnings
$67,066
Why it scores this way
Strength: Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risk: Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
ASSOCIATE
Fashion Institute of Technology
Degreeli Score
57/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$914,669
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,133,700
10-Year Earnings
$60,504
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
Northwood University
Degreeli Score
51/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$914,348
Years To Recoup
9.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,444,012
10-Year Earnings
$77,647
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 Tech University
Degreeli Score
60/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$860,356
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,252,520
10-Year Earnings
$66,440
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
The New School
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$844,189
Years To Recoup
21.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,216,936
10-Year Earnings
$72,595
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.
BACHELORS
Lasell University
Degreeli Score
42/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$746,532
Years To Recoup
10.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,273,076
10-Year Earnings
$69,156
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
Immaculata University
Degreeli Score
39/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$744,405
Years To Recoup
11.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,047,868
10-Year Earnings
$57,245
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
Kent State University
Degreeli Score
50/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$725,103
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,137,952
10-Year Earnings
$61,055
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
Thomas Jefferson University
Degreeli Score
33/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$713,531
Years To Recoup
13.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,040,588
10-Year Earnings
$57,815
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
Seattle Pacific University
Degreeli Score
41/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$712,356
Years To Recoup
10.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,149,888
10-Year Earnings
$62,392
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
Mercyhurst University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$688,070
Years To Recoup
8.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,143,544
10-Year Earnings
$61,066
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
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Degreeli Score
66/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$674,200
Years To Recoup
1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,087,420
10-Year Earnings
$54,371
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Stevenson University
Degreeli Score
32/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$653,477
Years To Recoup
13.3 years
On-Time ROI
$954,120
10-Year Earnings
$53,007
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
University of North Texas
Degreeli Score
55/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$640,469
Years To Recoup
7.5 years
On-Time ROI
$1,054,964
10-Year Earnings
$55,878
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
Central Michigan University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$634,101
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,079,872
10-Year Earnings
$57,513
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
Texas State University
Degreeli Score
54/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$612,867
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$1,108,660
10-Year Earnings
$58,794
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
LIM College
Degreeli Score
30/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$602,653
Years To Recoup
15.4 years
On-Time ROI
$1,184,692
10-Year Earnings
$66,968
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
Texas Woman's University
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$584,956
Years To Recoup
5.1 years
On-Time ROI
$1,192,328
10-Year Earnings
$62,009
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Ferris State University
Degreeli Score
69/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$563,932
Years To Recoup
3.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,203,184
10-Year Earnings
$61,884
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Ball State University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$556,023
Years To Recoup
8.4 years
On-Time ROI
$891,920
10-Year Earnings
$47,584
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
Marymount University
Degreeli Score
29/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$538,659
Years To Recoup
13.8 years
On-Time ROI
$1,006,652
10-Year Earnings
$56,160
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
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Degreeli Score
47/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$536,939
Years To Recoup
8.7 years
On-Time ROI
$967,284
10-Year Earnings
$51,725
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
LIM College
Degreeli Score
25/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$526,531
Years To Recoup
17.3 years
On-Time ROI
$1,035,052
10-Year Earnings
$59,486
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
Johnson & Wales University--Providence
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$524,551
Years To Recoup
15.5 years
On-Time ROI
$946,672
10-Year Earnings
$53,539
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
Western Michigan University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$500,725
Years To Recoup
8.8 years
On-Time ROI
$869,768
10-Year Earnings
$46,543
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
Dominican University
Degreeli Score
52/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$494,345
Years To Recoup
6.7 years
On-Time ROI
$894,580
10-Year Earnings
$47,078
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
Sam Houston State University
Degreeli Score
44/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$487,826
Years To Recoup
9.1 years
On-Time ROI
$890,844
10-Year Earnings
$47,823
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
Lynn University
Degreeli Score
20/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$481,151
Years To Recoup
21.4 years
On-Time ROI
$924,224
10-Year Earnings
$55,029
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 Central Missouri
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$474,872
Years To Recoup
8.2 years
On-Time ROI
$878,092
10-Year Earnings
$46,797
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Johnson & Wales University--Charlotte
Degreeli Score
27/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$470,639
Years To Recoup
13.7 years
On-Time ROI
$961,076
10-Year Earnings
$53,539
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
Eastern Michigan University
Degreeli Score
48/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$445,254
Years To Recoup
8.1 years
On-Time ROI
$958,772
10-Year Earnings
$51,020
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
Mount Mary University
Degreeli Score
37/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$439,723
Years To Recoup
9.7 years
On-Time ROI
$1,023,564
10-Year Earnings
$55,207
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
Youngstown State University
Degreeli Score
49/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$420,787
Years To Recoup
7.7 years
On-Time ROI
$833,572
10-Year Earnings
$44,232
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
Stephen F. Austin State University
Degreeli Score
43/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$418,385
Years To Recoup
9 years
On-Time ROI
$784,520
10-Year Earnings
$42,078
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
Berkeley College
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$394,578
Years To Recoup
17.6 years
On-Time ROI
$896,564
10-Year Earnings
$51,653
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.
CERTIFICATE
Palm Beach State College
Degreeli Score
58/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$384,146
Years To Recoup
5 years
On-Time ROI
$935,572
10-Year Earnings
$48,615
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 New Hampshire University
Degreeli Score
19/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$377,019
Years To Recoup
19.1 years
On-Time ROI
$880,268
10-Year Earnings
$51,355
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.
MASTERS
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
23/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$375,690
Years To Recoup
17.2 years
On-Time ROI
$1,094,668
10-Year Earnings
$62,856
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
Berkeley College
Degreeli Score
22/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$364,402
Years To Recoup
15.3 years
On-Time ROI
$833,680
10-Year Earnings
$47,104
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
Academy of Art University
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$358,036
Years To Recoup
18 years
On-Time ROI
$1,043,228
10-Year Earnings
$60,284
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.
ASSOCIATE
Berkeley College
Degreeli Score
21/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$353,387
Years To Recoup
15.8 years
On-Time ROI
$808,480
10-Year Earnings
$45,844
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.
CERTIFICATE
Florida State College--Jacksonville
Degreeli Score
64/100
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$343,082
Years To Recoup
2.3 years
On-Time ROI
$931,528
10-Year Earnings
$47,402
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
ASSOCIATE
Southern New Hampshire University
Degreeli Score
15/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$334,163
Years To Recoup
21.1 years
On-Time ROI
$780,208
10-Year Earnings
$46,352
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.
ASSOCIATE
Berkeley College
Degreeli Score
11/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$261,729
Years To Recoup
24.9 years
On-Time ROI
$594,704
10-Year Earnings
$36,560
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
Concord University
Degreeli Score
46/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$256,670
Years To Recoup
7.6 years
On-Time ROI
$658,636
10-Year Earnings
$34,925
Why it scores this way
Strength: Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risk: Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
University of Central Oklahoma
Degreeli Score
26/100
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion-Adjusted ROI
$253,660
Years To Recoup
12.8 years
On-Time ROI
$690,044
10-Year Earnings
$38,164
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.