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Baylor University

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

High upside

Baylor University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 80%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $508,676 to $1,951,071, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$164,416

Estimated debt

$101,938

Early salary signal

$101,539

Graduation rate

80%

Why this score?

Caution Zone is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($164,416), estimated debt ($101,938), early-career salary ($101,539), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. 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.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,951,071

Salary Outlook

$101,539

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,922,803

Salary Outlook

$100,161

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,870,905

Salary Outlook

$97,630

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,859,179

Salary Outlook

$97,059

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Law

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,815,680

Salary Outlook

$94,938

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,613,146

Salary Outlook

$85,063

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,513,270

Salary Outlook

$80,193

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,500,456

Salary Outlook

$79,569

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,470,043

Salary Outlook

$78,086

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

10.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,406,659

Salary Outlook

$74,995

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Real Estate

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,372,728

Salary Outlook

$73,341

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

11.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,356,138

Salary Outlook

$72,532

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

11.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,302,192

Salary Outlook

$69,902

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

12.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,300,465

Salary Outlook

$69,818

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

12.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,293,937

Salary Outlook

$69,500

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

12.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,250,119

Salary Outlook

$67,363

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

12.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,243,688

Salary Outlook

$67,050

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

12.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,225,242

Salary Outlook

$66,150

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering, General

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,223,338

Salary Outlook

$66,057

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,122,695

Salary Outlook

$61,150

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

14 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Business

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,005,477

Salary Outlook

$55,435

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

15.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$963,707

Salary Outlook

$53,399

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

16 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$948,093

Salary Outlook

$52,638

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

16.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$941,406

Salary Outlook

$52,311

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

16.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$913,041

Salary Outlook

$50,929

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

16.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$909,793

Salary Outlook

$50,770

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

16.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$909,553

Salary Outlook

$50,759

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

16.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$909,266

Salary Outlook

$50,744

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

16.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$890,900

Salary Outlook

$49,849

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

17.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$886,308

Salary Outlook

$49,625

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

17.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$884,709

Salary Outlook

$49,547

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

17.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$866,583

Salary Outlook

$48,663

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

17.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$853,608

Salary Outlook

$48,031

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

17.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Social Work

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$848,713

Salary Outlook

$47,792

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

17.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$823,580

Salary Outlook

$46,567

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

18.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$813,757

Salary Outlook

$46,088

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

18.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$811,006

Salary Outlook

$45,954

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

18.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Theological and Ministerial Studies

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$802,623

Salary Outlook

$45,545

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

18.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$801,055

Salary Outlook

$45,469

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

18.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$793,520

Salary Outlook

$45,101

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

19 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$787,313

Salary Outlook

$44,799

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

19.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$782,849

Salary Outlook

$44,581

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

19.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

History

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$780,466

Salary Outlook

$44,465

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

19.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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28

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$771,987

Salary Outlook

$44,051

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

19.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$738,247

Salary Outlook

$42,406

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

20.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$731,208

Salary Outlook

$42,063

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

20.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$720,761

Salary Outlook

$41,554

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

20.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$696,012

Salary Outlook

$40,347

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

21.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$688,749

Salary Outlook

$39,993

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

21.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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24

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$679,566

Salary Outlook

$39,545

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

21.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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24

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$672,431

Salary Outlook

$39,197

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

21.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Religion/Religious Studies

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24

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$668,416

Salary Outlook

$39,002

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

21.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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23

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$662,960

Salary Outlook

$38,736

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

22.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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21

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$620,054

Salary Outlook

$36,644

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

23.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Music

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21

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$612,631

Salary Outlook

$36,282

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

23.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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20

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$605,080

Salary Outlook

$35,914

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

23.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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20

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$599,688

Salary Outlook

$35,651

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

24 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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20

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$597,257

Salary Outlook

$35,532

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

24.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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19

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$588,314

Salary Outlook

$35,096

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

24.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Music

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18

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$508,676

Salary Outlook

$31,213

Estimated Debt

$101,938

Payback

27.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,439,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,951,071

Value at risk

$488,073

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,403,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,922,803

Value at risk

$481,001

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,338,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,870,905

Value at risk

$468,019

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,324,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,859,179

Value at risk

$465,085

Payback

8.8 years

DOCTORAL

Law

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,269,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,815,680

Value at risk

$454,204

Payback

9 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,016,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,613,146

Value at risk

$403,538

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,891,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,513,270

Value at risk

$378,554

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,875,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,500,456

Value at risk

$375,348

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,837,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,470,043

Value at risk

$367,741

Payback

10.9 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,758,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,406,659

Value at risk

$351,885

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Real Estate

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,716,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,372,728

Value at risk

$343,396

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,695,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,356,138

Value at risk

$339,246

Payback

11.8 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,627,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,302,192

Value at risk

$325,752

Payback

12.2 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,625,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,300,465

Value at risk

$325,319

Payback

12.2 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,617,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,293,937

Value at risk

$323,687

Payback

12.3 years

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,562,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,250,119

Value at risk

$312,725

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,554,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,243,688

Value at risk

$311,116

Payback

12.8 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,531,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,225,242

Value at risk

$306,502

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

Engineering, General

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,529,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,223,338

Value at risk

$306,026

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,403,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,122,695

Value at risk

$280,849

Payback

14 years

BACHELORS

International Business

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,257,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,005,477

Value at risk

$251,527

Payback

15.4 years

BACHELORS

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,204,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$963,707

Value at risk

$241,077

Payback

16 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,185,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$948,093

Value at risk

$237,171

Payback

16.2 years

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,176,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$941,406

Value at risk

$235,498

Payback

16.3 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,141,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$913,041

Value at risk

$228,403

Payback

16.8 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,137,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$909,793

Value at risk

$227,591

Payback

16.8 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,137,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$909,553

Value at risk

$227,531

Payback

16.8 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,136,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$909,266

Value at risk

$227,458

Payback

16.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,113,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$890,900

Value at risk

$222,864

Payback

17.2 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,108,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$886,308

Value at risk

$221,716

Payback

17.2 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,106,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$884,709

Value at risk

$221,315

Payback

17.3 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,083,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$866,583

Value at risk

$216,781

Payback

17.6 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,067,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$853,608

Value at risk

$213,536

Payback

17.8 years

MASTERS

Social Work

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,061,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$848,713

Value at risk

$212,311

Payback

17.9 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,029,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$823,580

Value at risk

$206,024

Payback

18.4 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,017,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$813,757

Value at risk

$203,567

Payback

18.6 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,013,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$811,006

Value at risk

$202,878

Payback

18.6 years

MASTERS

Theological and Ministerial Studies

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,003,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$802,623

Value at risk

$200,781

Payback

18.8 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,001,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$801,055

Value at risk

$200,389

Payback

18.8 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$992,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$793,520

Value at risk

$198,504

Payback

19 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$984,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$787,313

Value at risk

$196,951

Payback

19.1 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$978,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$782,849

Value at risk

$195,835

Payback

19.2 years

BACHELORS

History

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$975,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$780,466

Value at risk

$195,238

Payback

19.2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

28

High Risk

On-time ROI

$965,104

Risk-adjusted ROI

$771,987

Value at risk

$193,117

Payback

19.4 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$922,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$738,247

Value at risk

$184,677

Payback

20.2 years

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$914,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$731,208

Value at risk

$182,916

Payback

20.3 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

26

High Risk

On-time ROI

$901,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$720,761

Value at risk

$180,303

Payback

20.6 years

BACHELORS

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$870,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$696,012

Value at risk

$174,112

Payback

21.2 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$861,044

Risk-adjusted ROI

$688,749

Value at risk

$172,295

Payback

21.4 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

24

High Risk

On-time ROI

$849,564

Risk-adjusted ROI

$679,566

Value at risk

$169,998

Payback

21.6 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

24

High Risk

On-time ROI

$840,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$672,431

Value at risk

$168,213

Payback

21.8 years

BACHELORS

Religion/Religious Studies

24

High Risk

On-time ROI

$835,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$668,416

Value at risk

$167,208

Payback

21.9 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

23

High Risk

On-time ROI

$828,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$662,960

Value at risk

$165,844

Payback

22.1 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

21

High Risk

On-time ROI

$775,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$620,054

Value at risk

$155,110

Payback

23.3 years

MASTERS

Music

21

High Risk

On-time ROI

$765,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$612,631

Value at risk

$153,253

Payback

23.6 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

20

High Risk

On-time ROI

$756,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$605,080

Value at risk

$151,364

Payback

23.8 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

20

High Risk

On-time ROI

$749,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$599,688

Value at risk

$150,016

Payback

24 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

20

High Risk

On-time ROI

$746,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$597,257

Value at risk

$149,407

Payback

24.1 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

19

High Risk

On-time ROI

$735,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$588,314

Value at risk

$147,170

Payback

24.4 years

BACHELORS

Music

18

High Risk

On-time ROI

$635,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$508,676

Value at risk

$127,248

Payback

27.4 years

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