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Boston 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

Boston University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 89%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $610,718 to $4,585,594, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$97,608

Estimated debt

$60,517

Early salary signal

$205,519

Graduation rate

89%

Why this score?

Excellent Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($97,608), estimated debt ($60,517), early-career salary ($205,519), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. 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.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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Browse Program Directory

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$4,585,594

Salary Outlook

$205,519

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

2.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Law

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91

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,366,768

Salary Outlook

$151,905

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,116,445

Salary Outlook

$140,894

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Insurance

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,063,409

Salary Outlook

$138,561

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,681,195

Salary Outlook

$121,748

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Science

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,643,072

Salary Outlook

$120,071

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,587,925

Salary Outlook

$117,645

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,523,221

Salary Outlook

$114,799

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Software and Media Applications

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,396,508

Salary Outlook

$109,225

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,362,746

Salary Outlook

$107,740

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,336,840

Salary Outlook

$106,600

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,332,549

Salary Outlook

$106,412

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,314,267

Salary Outlook

$105,607

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,008,816

Salary Outlook

$92,171

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

5.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,993,300

Salary Outlook

$91,489

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

5.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,990,835

Salary Outlook

$91,380

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

5.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,925,724

Salary Outlook

$88,516

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

5.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,875,010

Salary Outlook

$86,285

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

5.9 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,835,822

Salary Outlook

$84,561

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,798,230

Salary Outlook

$82,908

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.1 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,762,252

Salary Outlook

$81,325

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Marketing

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,745,460

Salary Outlook

$80,586

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,731,523

Salary Outlook

$79,973

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,709,127

Salary Outlook

$78,988

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.4 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,669,354

Salary Outlook

$77,239

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,668,095

Salary Outlook

$77,183

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,628,553

Salary Outlook

$75,444

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,625,751

Salary Outlook

$75,321

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,611,424

Salary Outlook

$74,690

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Theological and Ministerial Studies

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,529,874

Salary Outlook

$71,103

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,513,100

Salary Outlook

$70,365

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,488,417

Salary Outlook

$69,280

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,465,791

Salary Outlook

$68,284

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,450,595

Salary Outlook

$67,616

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Nutrition Sciences

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,418,376

Salary Outlook

$66,199

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,416,851

Salary Outlook

$66,132

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,392,540

Salary Outlook

$65,062

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Journalism

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,377,220

Salary Outlook

$64,388

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Hospitality Administration/Management

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,372,840

Salary Outlook

$64,196

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

International Relations and National Security Studies

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,358,938

Salary Outlook

$63,584

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,342,554

Salary Outlook

$62,863

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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 and Media Studies

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,337,447

Salary Outlook

$62,639

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,333,439

Salary Outlook

$62,462

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,318,119

Salary Outlook

$61,788

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Curriculum and Instruction

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,310,423

Salary Outlook

$61,450

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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 Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,304,199

Salary Outlook

$61,176

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,294,145

Salary Outlook

$60,734

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Security Science and Technology

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,288,648

Salary Outlook

$60,492

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Educational Administration and Supervision

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,240,453

Salary Outlook

$58,372

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Design and Applied Arts

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,204,510

Salary Outlook

$56,791

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,200,201

Salary Outlook

$56,601

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Social Work

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,192,576

Salary Outlook

$56,266

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,189,668

Salary Outlook

$56,138

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,179,880

Salary Outlook

$55,708

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,169,631

Salary Outlook

$55,257

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,141,189

Salary Outlook

$54,006

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,134,983

Salary Outlook

$53,733

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,126,117

Salary Outlook

$53,343

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Philosophy

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,119,698

Salary Outlook

$53,060

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Education, General

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,099,412

Salary Outlook

$52,168

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,095,494

Salary Outlook

$51,996

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Political Science and Government

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,090,387

Salary Outlook

$51,771

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Special Education and Teaching

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48

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,090,227

Salary Outlook

$51,764

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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.

PROFESSIONAL

Theological and Ministerial Studies

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,082,673

Salary Outlook

$51,432

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Journalism

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,076,981

Salary Outlook

$51,181

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,062,831

Salary Outlook

$50,559

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,050,295

Salary Outlook

$50,007

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,045,436

Salary Outlook

$49,794

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Sociology

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,044,603

Salary Outlook

$49,757

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Social Work

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46

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,041,110

Salary Outlook

$49,603

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,018,909

Salary Outlook

$48,627

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,013,324

Salary Outlook

$48,381

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Biology, General

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,005,929

Salary Outlook

$48,056

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$992,417

Salary Outlook

$47,461

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Music

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$980,147

Salary Outlook

$46,922

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

History

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$977,132

Salary Outlook

$46,789

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$974,863

Salary Outlook

$46,689

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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 and Media Studies

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$968,852

Salary Outlook

$46,425

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

10.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

English Language and Literature, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$951,918

Salary Outlook

$45,680

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$941,332

Salary Outlook

$45,214

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

11.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Special Education and Teaching

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$929,398

Salary Outlook

$44,689

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Education, General

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$916,312

Salary Outlook

$44,114

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

11.5 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

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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39

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$902,977

Salary Outlook

$43,527

Estimated Debt

$60,517

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

Research and Experimental Psychology

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$889,891

Salary Outlook

$42,951

Estimated Debt

$60,517

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

Education, Other

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38

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$886,646

Salary Outlook

$42,809

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

11.9 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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38

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$884,571

Salary Outlook

$42,717

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

11.9 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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$871,769

Salary Outlook

$42,154

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

12 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

Anthropology

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37

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$866,059

Salary Outlook

$41,903

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

12.1 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

Culinary Arts and Related Services

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34

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$827,687

Salary Outlook

$40,215

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

12.6 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

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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34

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$819,318

Salary Outlook

$39,847

Estimated Debt

$60,517

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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33

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$791,869

Salary Outlook

$38,640

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

13.1 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

Music

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30

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$680,352

Salary Outlook

$33,734

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

15 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

Music

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28

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$612,563

Salary Outlook

$30,752

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

16.5 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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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28

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$610,718

Salary Outlook

$30,671

Estimated Debt

$60,517

Payback

16.5 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.

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ROI Snapshot

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$5,172,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$4,585,594

Value at risk

$586,518

Payback

2.5 years

PROFESSIONAL

Law

91

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,797,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,366,768

Value at risk

$430,624

Payback

3.3 years

PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,515,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,116,445

Value at risk

$398,607

Payback

3.6 years

MASTERS

Insurance

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,455,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,063,409

Value at risk

$391,823

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,024,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,681,195

Value at risk

$342,937

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Computer Science

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,981,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,643,072

Value at risk

$338,060

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,918,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,587,925

Value at risk

$331,007

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,845,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,523,221

Value at risk

$322,731

Payback

4.4 years

MASTERS

Computer Software and Media Applications

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,703,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,396,508

Value at risk

$306,524

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,664,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,362,746

Value at risk

$302,206

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,635,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,336,840

Value at risk

$298,892

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,630,892

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,332,549

Value at risk

$298,343

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,610,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,314,267

Value at risk

$296,005

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,265,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,008,816

Value at risk

$256,936

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Finance and Financial Management Services

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,248,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,993,300

Value at risk

$254,952

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,245,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,990,835

Value at risk

$254,637

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,172,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,925,724

Value at risk

$246,308

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,114,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,875,010

Value at risk

$239,822

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,070,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,835,822

Value at risk

$234,810

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,028,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,798,230

Value at risk

$230,002

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,987,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,762,252

Value at risk

$225,400

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Marketing

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,968,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,745,460

Value at risk

$223,252

Payback

6.3 years

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,952,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,731,523

Value at risk

$221,469

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,927,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,709,127

Value at risk

$218,605

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,882,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,669,354

Value at risk

$213,518

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,881,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,668,095

Value at risk

$213,357

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Economics

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,836,852

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,628,553

Value at risk

$208,299

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,833,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,625,751

Value at risk

$207,941

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,817,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,611,424

Value at risk

$206,108

Payback

6.8 years

DOCTORAL

Theological and Ministerial Studies

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,725,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,529,874

Value at risk

$195,678

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,706,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,513,100

Value at risk

$193,532

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Public Health

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,678,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,488,417

Value at risk

$190,375

Payback

7.3 years

MASTERS

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,653,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,465,791

Value at risk

$187,481

Payback

7.4 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,636,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,450,595

Value at risk

$185,537

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Nutrition Sciences

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,599,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,418,376

Value at risk

$181,416

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,598,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,416,851

Value at risk

$181,221

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,570,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,392,540

Value at risk

$178,112

Payback

7.8 years

MASTERS

Journalism

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,553,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,377,220

Value at risk

$176,152

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,548,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,372,840

Value at risk

$175,592

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

International Relations and National Security Studies

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,532,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,358,938

Value at risk

$173,814

Payback

8 years

MASTERS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,514,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,342,554

Value at risk

$171,718

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,508,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,337,447

Value at risk

$171,065

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,503,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,333,439

Value at risk

$170,553

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,486,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,318,119

Value at risk

$168,593

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,478,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,310,423

Value at risk

$167,609

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,471,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,304,199

Value at risk

$166,813

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,459,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,294,145

Value at risk

$165,527

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Security Science and Technology

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,453,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,288,648

Value at risk

$164,824

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,399,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,240,453

Value at risk

$158,659

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,358,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,204,510

Value at risk

$154,062

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,353,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,200,201

Value at risk

$153,511

Payback

9 years

MASTERS

Social Work

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,345,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,192,576

Value at risk

$152,536

Payback

9 years

MASTERS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,341,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,189,668

Value at risk

$152,164

Payback

9 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,330,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,179,880

Value at risk

$150,912

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,319,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,169,631

Value at risk

$149,601

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,287,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,141,189

Value at risk

$145,963

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,280,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,134,983

Value at risk

$145,169

Payback

9.4 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,270,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,126,117

Value at risk

$144,035

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,262,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,119,698

Value at risk

$143,214

Payback

9.6 years

MASTERS

Education, General

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,240,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,099,412

Value at risk

$140,620

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,235,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,095,494

Value at risk

$140,118

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,229,852

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,090,387

Value at risk

$139,465

Payback

9.8 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,229,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,090,227

Value at risk

$139,445

Payback

9.8 years

PROFESSIONAL

Theological and Ministerial Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,221,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,082,673

Value at risk

$138,479

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,214,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,076,981

Value at risk

$137,751

Payback

9.9 years

MASTERS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,198,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,062,831

Value at risk

$135,941

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,184,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,050,295

Value at risk

$134,337

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,179,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,045,436

Value at risk

$133,716

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,178,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,044,603

Value at risk

$133,609

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,174,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,041,110

Value at risk

$133,162

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,149,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,018,909

Value at risk

$130,323

Payback

10.4 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,142,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,013,324

Value at risk

$129,608

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,134,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,005,929

Value at risk

$128,663

Payback

10.6 years

MASTERS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,119,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$992,417

Value at risk

$126,935

Payback

10.7 years

DOCTORAL

Music

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,105,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$980,147

Value at risk

$125,365

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

History

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,102,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$977,132

Value at risk

$124,980

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,099,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$974,863

Value at risk

$124,689

Payback

10.9 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,092,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$968,852

Value at risk

$123,920

Payback

10.9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,073,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$951,918

Value at risk

$121,754

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,061,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$941,332

Value at risk

$120,400

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,048,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$929,398

Value at risk

$118,874

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Education, General

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,033,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$916,312

Value at risk

$117,200

Payback

11.5 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,018,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$902,977

Value at risk

$115,495

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,003,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$889,891

Value at risk

$113,821

Payback

11.8 years

BACHELORS

Education, Other

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,000,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$886,646

Value at risk

$113,406

Payback

11.9 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$997,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$884,571

Value at risk

$113,141

Payback

11.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$983,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$871,769

Value at risk

$111,503

Payback

12 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$976,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$866,059

Value at risk

$110,773

Payback

12.1 years

MASTERS

Culinary Arts and Related Services

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$933,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$827,687

Value at risk

$105,865

Payback

12.6 years

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$924,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$819,318

Value at risk

$104,794

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$893,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$791,869

Value at risk

$101,283

Payback

13.1 years

MASTERS

Music

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$767,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$680,352

Value at risk

$87,020

Payback

15 years

BACHELORS

Music

28

High Risk

On-time ROI

$690,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$612,563

Value at risk

$78,349

Payback

16.5 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

28

High Risk

On-time ROI

$688,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$610,718

Value at risk

$78,114

Payback

16.5 years

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