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Austin Community College District

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

Worth comparing

Austin Community College District looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $359,528 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 6.5 years.

4-year net cost

$25,560

Estimated debt

$13,291

Early salary signal

$70,411

Graduation rate

20%

Why this score?

Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($25,560), estimated debt ($13,291), early-career salary ($70,411), 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.

How the score works

Programs

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CERTIFICATE

Accounting and Related Services

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$359,528

Salary Outlook

$70,411

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

1.9 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.

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Engineering, General

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$351,836

Salary Outlook

$68,925

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

1.9 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.

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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$351,831

Salary Outlook

$68,925

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

1.9 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.

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$334,152

Salary Outlook

$65,511

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2 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.

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Computer and Information Sciences, General

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$306,919

Salary Outlook

$60,253

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.2 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.

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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$297,974

Salary Outlook

$58,527

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.3 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.

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Mathematics

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$297,397

Salary Outlook

$58,415

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.3 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.

CERTIFICATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$285,923

Salary Outlook

$56,200

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.4 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.

ASSOCIATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$285,180

Salary Outlook

$56,056

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.4 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.

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Criminal Justice and Corrections

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$276,942

Salary Outlook

$54,466

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.4 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.

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Precision Metal Working

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$274,344

Salary Outlook

$53,964

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.5 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.

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Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$273,666

Salary Outlook

$53,833

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.5 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.

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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$273,330

Salary Outlook

$53,769

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.5 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.

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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$268,393

Salary Outlook

$52,815

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.5 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.

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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$261,465

Salary Outlook

$51,478

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.6 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.

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Accounting and Related Services

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$261,449

Salary Outlook

$51,475

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.6 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.

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Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$259,356

Salary Outlook

$51,071

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.6 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.

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Computer Programming

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$256,520

Salary Outlook

$50,523

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.6 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.

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Fire Protection

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$256,079

Salary Outlook

$50,438

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.6 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.

ASSOCIATE

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$254,100

Salary Outlook

$50,056

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.7 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.

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Business Administration, Management and Operations

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$253,296

Salary Outlook

$49,901

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.7 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.

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Carpenters

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$243,430

Salary Outlook

$47,996

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.8 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.

ASSOCIATE

Chemistry

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$240,416

Salary Outlook

$47,414

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.8 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.

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$236,861

Salary Outlook

$46,727

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.8 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.

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$232,397

Salary Outlook

$45,866

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.9 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.

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Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$232,288

Salary Outlook

$45,845

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.9 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.

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Business/Commerce, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$231,839

Salary Outlook

$45,758

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.9 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.

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Legal Support Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$231,573

Salary Outlook

$45,706

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

2.9 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.

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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$226,656

Salary Outlook

$44,757

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3 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.

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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$223,178

Salary Outlook

$44,086

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3 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.

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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$218,544

Salary Outlook

$43,191

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.1 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.

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$217,219

Salary Outlook

$42,935

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.1 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.

ASSOCIATE

Biology, General

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$214,463

Salary Outlook

$42,403

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.1 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.

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$204,432

Salary Outlook

$40,466

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.3 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.

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Journalism

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$202,315

Salary Outlook

$40,058

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.3 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.

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Social Work

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$199,511

Salary Outlook

$39,516

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.4 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.

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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$199,014

Salary Outlook

$39,420

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.4 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.

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History

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$196,869

Salary Outlook

$39,006

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.4 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.

ASSOCIATE

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$194,142

Salary Outlook

$38,480

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.5 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.

ASSOCIATE

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$190,199

Salary Outlook

$37,718

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.5 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.

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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$185,258

Salary Outlook

$36,765

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.6 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.

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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$184,563

Salary Outlook

$36,630

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.6 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.

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Precision Metal Working

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Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$183,153

Salary Outlook

$36,358

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.7 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.

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Criminal Justice and Corrections

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$180,434

Salary Outlook

$35,833

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.7 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.

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Graphic Communications

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$173,211

Salary Outlook

$34,439

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

3.9 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.

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Design and Applied Arts

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$162,707

Salary Outlook

$32,411

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

4.1 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.

ASSOCIATE

Psychology, General

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$159,443

Salary Outlook

$31,780

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

4.2 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.

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American Sign Language

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$156,966

Salary Outlook

$31,302

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

4.2 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.

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Political Science and Government

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$146,317

Salary Outlook

$29,246

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

4.5 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.

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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$145,319

Salary Outlook

$29,053

Estimated Debt

$13,291

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.

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Fine and Studio Arts

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$144,281

Salary Outlook

$28,853

Estimated Debt

$13,291

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.

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English Language and Literature, General

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$101,154

Salary Outlook

$20,526

Estimated Debt

$13,291

Payback

6.5 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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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Accounting and Related Services

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,779,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$359,528

Value at risk

$1,420,312

Payback

1.9 years

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Engineering, General

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,741,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$351,836

Value at risk

$1,389,924

Payback

1.9 years

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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,741,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$351,831

Value at risk

$1,389,909

Payback

1.9 years

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,654,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$334,152

Value at risk

$1,320,068

Payback

2 years

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Computer and Information Sciences, General

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,519,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$306,919

Value at risk

$1,212,481

Payback

2.2 years

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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,475,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$297,974

Value at risk

$1,177,146

Payback

2.3 years

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Mathematics

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,472,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$297,397

Value at risk

$1,174,863

Payback

2.3 years

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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,415,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$285,923

Value at risk

$1,129,537

Payback

2.4 years

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Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,411,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$285,180

Value at risk

$1,126,600

Payback

2.4 years

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Criminal Justice and Corrections

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,371,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$276,942

Value at risk

$1,094,058

Payback

2.4 years

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Precision Metal Working

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,358,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$274,344

Value at risk

$1,083,796

Payback

2.5 years

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Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,354,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$273,666

Value at risk

$1,081,114

Payback

2.5 years

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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,353,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$273,330

Value at risk

$1,079,790

Payback

2.5 years

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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,328,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$268,393

Value at risk

$1,060,287

Payback

2.5 years

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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,294,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$261,465

Value at risk

$1,032,915

Payback

2.6 years

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Accounting and Related Services

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,294,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$261,449

Value at risk

$1,032,851

Payback

2.6 years

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Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,283,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$259,356

Value at risk

$1,024,584

Payback

2.6 years

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Computer Programming

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,269,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$256,520

Value at risk

$1,013,380

Payback

2.6 years

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Fire Protection

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,267,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$256,079

Value at risk

$1,011,641

Payback

2.6 years

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,257,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$254,100

Value at risk

$1,003,820

Payback

2.7 years

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Business Administration, Management and Operations

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,253,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$253,296

Value at risk

$1,000,644

Payback

2.7 years

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Carpenters

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,205,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$243,430

Value at risk

$961,670

Payback

2.8 years

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Chemistry

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,190,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$240,416

Value at risk

$949,764

Payback

2.8 years

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,172,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$236,861

Value at risk

$935,719

Payback

2.8 years

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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,150,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$232,397

Value at risk

$918,083

Payback

2.9 years

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Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,149,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$232,288

Value at risk

$917,652

Payback

2.9 years

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Business/Commerce, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,147,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$231,839

Value at risk

$915,881

Payback

2.9 years

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Legal Support Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,146,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$231,573

Value at risk

$914,827

Payback

2.9 years

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Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,122,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$226,656

Value at risk

$895,404

Payback

3 years

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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,104,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$223,178

Value at risk

$881,662

Payback

3 years

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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,081,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$218,544

Value at risk

$863,356

Payback

3.1 years

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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,075,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$217,219

Value at risk

$858,121

Payback

3.1 years

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Biology, General

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,061,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$214,463

Value at risk

$847,237

Payback

3.1 years

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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,012,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$204,432

Value at risk

$807,608

Payback

3.3 years

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Journalism

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,001,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$202,315

Value at risk

$799,245

Payback

3.3 years

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Social Work

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$987,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$199,511

Value at risk

$788,169

Payback

3.4 years

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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$985,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$199,014

Value at risk

$786,206

Payback

3.4 years

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History

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$974,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$196,869

Value at risk

$777,731

Payback

3.4 years

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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$961,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$194,142

Value at risk

$766,958

Payback

3.5 years

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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$941,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$190,199

Value at risk

$751,381

Payback

3.5 years

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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$917,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$185,258

Value at risk

$731,862

Payback

3.6 years

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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$913,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$184,563

Value at risk

$729,117

Payback

3.6 years

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Precision Metal Working

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$906,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$183,153

Value at risk

$723,547

Payback

3.7 years

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Criminal Justice and Corrections

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$893,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$180,434

Value at risk

$712,806

Payback

3.7 years

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Graphic Communications

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$857,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$173,211

Value at risk

$684,269

Payback

3.9 years

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Design and Applied Arts

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$805,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$162,707

Value at risk

$642,773

Payback

4.1 years

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Psychology, General

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$789,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$159,443

Value at risk

$629,877

Payback

4.2 years

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American Sign Language

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$777,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$156,966

Value at risk

$620,094

Payback

4.2 years

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Political Science and Government

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$724,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$146,317

Value at risk

$578,023

Payback

4.5 years

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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$719,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$145,319

Value at risk

$574,081

Payback

4.6 years

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Fine and Studio Arts

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$714,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$144,281

Value at risk

$569,979

Payback

4.6 years

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English Language and Literature, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$500,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$101,154

Value at risk

$399,606

Payback

6.5 years

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