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California State University--Fresno

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

California State University--Fresno looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $2,349,805 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 5.4 years.

4-year net cost

$28,000

Estimated debt

$14,560

Early salary signal

$161,981

Graduation rate

57%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($28,000), estimated debt ($14,560), early-career salary ($161,981), 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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DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,349,805

Salary Outlook

$161,981

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1 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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,659,609

Salary Outlook

$114,724

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.3 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.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,442,546

Salary Outlook

$99,862

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.5 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.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,252,368

Salary Outlook

$86,841

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.7 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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,251,730

Salary Outlook

$86,797

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.7 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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,214,820

Salary Outlook

$84,270

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.7 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 Engineering

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,167,634

Salary Outlook

$81,039

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.8 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.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,145,226

Salary Outlook

$79,505

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.8 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

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,095,284

Salary Outlook

$76,085

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.9 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,089,451

Salary Outlook

$75,686

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

1.9 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

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,067,111

Salary Outlook

$74,156

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,017,089

Salary Outlook

$70,731

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,013,353

Salary Outlook

$70,475

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$986,570

Salary Outlook

$68,642

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$982,298

Salary Outlook

$68,349

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$965,347

Salary Outlook

$67,188

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$958,625

Salary Outlook

$66,728

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$905,721

Salary Outlook

$63,106

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Plant Sciences

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$861,623

Salary Outlook

$60,087

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$852,896

Salary Outlook

$59,489

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$821,614

Salary Outlook

$57,347

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$813,993

Salary Outlook

$56,825

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$798,465

Salary Outlook

$55,762

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$793,521

Salary Outlook

$55,424

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$776,057

Salary Outlook

$54,228

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$755,643

Salary Outlook

$52,830

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$750,870

Salary Outlook

$52,503

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$745,754

Salary Outlook

$52,153

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$744,456

Salary Outlook

$52,064

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$742,872

Salary Outlook

$51,956

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$726,810

Salary Outlook

$50,856

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$718,596

Salary Outlook

$50,294

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Food Science and Technology

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$715,702

Salary Outlook

$50,096

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Education, General

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$715,224

Salary Outlook

$50,063

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$714,654

Salary Outlook

$50,024

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$695,766

Salary Outlook

$48,731

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$693,750

Salary Outlook

$48,592

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$693,272

Salary Outlook

$48,560

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$650,688

Salary Outlook

$45,644

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$649,754

Salary Outlook

$45,580

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,895

Salary Outlook

$44,768

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$625,831

Salary Outlook

$43,942

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$622,436

Salary Outlook

$43,710

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$618,175

Salary Outlook

$43,418

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$608,891

Salary Outlook

$42,782

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Business

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$601,463

Salary Outlook

$42,274

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$594,423

Salary Outlook

$41,792

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$592,817

Salary Outlook

$41,682

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,556

Salary Outlook

$40,431

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,020

Salary Outlook

$40,395

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,938

Salary Outlook

$40,321

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,744

Salary Outlook

$40,307

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$571,035

Salary Outlook

$40,190

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$565,579

Salary Outlook

$39,817

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$561,945

Salary Outlook

$39,568

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$546,896

Salary Outlook

$38,537

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$544,390

Salary Outlook

$38,366

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminology

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$538,238

Salary Outlook

$37,945

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$528,782

Salary Outlook

$37,297

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$522,016

Salary Outlook

$36,834

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$506,021

Salary Outlook

$35,739

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$502,638

Salary Outlook

$35,507

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$497,409

Salary Outlook

$35,149

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Philosophy

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$466,354

Salary Outlook

$33,023

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$459,485

Salary Outlook

$32,553

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$438,341

Salary Outlook

$31,105

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$421,470

Salary Outlook

$29,950

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$375,025

Salary Outlook

$26,770

Estimated Debt

$14,560

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$4,125,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,349,805

Value at risk

$1,775,555

Payback

1 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,913,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,659,609

Value at risk

$1,254,031

Payback

1.3 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,532,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,442,546

Value at risk

$1,090,014

Payback

1.5 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,198,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,252,368

Value at risk

$946,312

Payback

1.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,197,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,251,730

Value at risk

$945,830

Payback

1.7 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,132,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,214,820

Value at risk

$917,940

Payback

1.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,049,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,167,634

Value at risk

$882,286

Payback

1.8 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,010,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,145,226

Value at risk

$865,354

Payback

1.8 years

MASTERS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,922,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,095,284

Value at risk

$827,616

Payback

1.9 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,912,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,089,451

Value at risk

$823,209

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,873,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,067,111

Value at risk

$806,329

Payback

2 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,785,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,017,089

Value at risk

$768,531

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,779,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,013,353

Value at risk

$765,707

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,732,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$986,570

Value at risk

$745,470

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,724,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$982,298

Value at risk

$742,242

Payback

2.1 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,694,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$965,347

Value at risk

$729,433

Payback

2.2 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,682,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$958,625

Value at risk

$724,355

Payback

2.2 years

MASTERS

Social Work

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,590,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$905,721

Value at risk

$684,379

Payback

2.3 years

BACHELORS

Plant Sciences

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,512,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$861,623

Value at risk

$651,057

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,497,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$852,896

Value at risk

$644,464

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,442,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$821,614

Value at risk

$620,826

Payback

2.5 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,429,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$813,993

Value at risk

$615,067

Payback

2.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,401,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$798,465

Value at risk

$603,335

Payback

2.6 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,393,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$793,521

Value at risk

$599,599

Payback

2.6 years

MASTERS

Education, General

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,362,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$776,057

Value at risk

$586,403

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,326,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$755,643

Value at risk

$570,977

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,318,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$750,870

Value at risk

$567,370

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,309,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$745,754

Value at risk

$563,506

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Economics

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,306,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$744,456

Value at risk

$562,524

Payback

2.8 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,304,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$742,872

Value at risk

$561,328

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,276,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$726,810

Value at risk

$549,190

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,261,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$718,596

Value at risk

$542,984

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Food Science and Technology

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,256,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$715,702

Value at risk

$540,798

Payback

2.9 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Education, General

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,255,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$715,224

Value at risk

$540,436

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,254,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$714,654

Value at risk

$540,006

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,221,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$695,766

Value at risk

$525,734

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,217,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$693,750

Value at risk

$524,210

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,217,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$693,272

Value at risk

$523,848

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,142,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$650,688

Value at risk

$491,672

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,140,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$649,754

Value at risk

$490,966

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,119,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,895

Value at risk

$482,005

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,098,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$625,831

Value at risk

$472,889

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,092,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$622,436

Value at risk

$470,324

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,085,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$618,175

Value at risk

$467,105

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,068,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$608,891

Value at risk

$460,089

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

International Business

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,055,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$601,463

Value at risk

$454,477

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,043,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$594,423

Value at risk

$449,157

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,040,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$592,817

Value at risk

$447,943

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,008,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,556

Value at risk

$434,144

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,007,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,020

Value at risk

$433,740

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,005,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,938

Value at risk

$432,922

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

History

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,005,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,744

Value at risk

$432,776

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,002,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$571,035

Value at risk

$431,485

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$992,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$565,579

Value at risk

$427,361

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$986,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$561,945

Value at risk

$424,615

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$960,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$546,896

Value at risk

$413,244

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$955,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$544,390

Value at risk

$411,350

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Criminology

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$944,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$538,238

Value at risk

$406,702

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$928,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$528,782

Value at risk

$399,558

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$916,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$522,016

Value at risk

$394,444

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$888,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$506,021

Value at risk

$382,359

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$882,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$502,638

Value at risk

$379,802

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$873,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$497,409

Value at risk

$375,851

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$818,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$466,354

Value at risk

$352,386

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$806,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$459,485

Value at risk

$347,195

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$769,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$438,341

Value at risk

$331,219

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$739,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$421,470

Value at risk

$318,470

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$658,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$375,025

Value at risk

$283,375

Payback

5.4 years

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