CO | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Adams State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $597,655 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.3 years.
4-year net cost
$51,920
Estimated debt
$26,998
Early salary signal
$61,154
Graduation rate
39%
Why this score?
Caution Zone is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($51,920), estimated debt ($26,998), early-career salary ($61,154), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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69
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$597,655
Salary Outlook
$61,154
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
4.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$569,501
Salary Outlook
$58,368
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
4.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$567,364
Salary Outlook
$58,157
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
4.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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58
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$445,761
Salary Outlook
$46,126
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
5.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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56
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$424,719
Salary Outlook
$44,044
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
6.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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56
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$422,669
Salary Outlook
$43,841
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
6.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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52
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$382,492
Salary Outlook
$39,867
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
6.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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46
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$331,956
Salary Outlook
$34,867
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
7.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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43
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$309,155
Salary Outlook
$32,611
Estimated Debt
$26,998
Payback
8.3 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
69
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,516,120
Risk-adjusted ROI
$597,655
Value at risk
$918,465
Payback
4.4 years
MASTERS
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,444,700
Risk-adjusted ROI
$569,501
Value at risk
$875,199
Payback
4.6 years
MASTERS
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,439,280
Risk-adjusted ROI
$567,364
Value at risk
$871,916
Payback
4.6 years
MASTERS
58
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,130,800
Risk-adjusted ROI
$445,761
Value at risk
$685,039
Payback
5.9 years
BACHELORS
56
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,077,420
Risk-adjusted ROI
$424,719
Value at risk
$652,701
Payback
6.1 years
MASTERS
56
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,072,220
Risk-adjusted ROI
$422,669
Value at risk
$649,551
Payback
6.2 years
BACHELORS
52
High Risk
On-time ROI
$970,300
Risk-adjusted ROI
$382,492
Value at risk
$587,808
Payback
6.8 years
BACHELORS
46
High Risk
On-time ROI
$842,100
Risk-adjusted ROI
$331,956
Value at risk
$510,144
Payback
7.7 years
BACHELORS
43
High Risk
On-time ROI
$784,260
Risk-adjusted ROI
$309,155
Value at risk
$475,105
Payback
8.3 years
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