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California State University--Los Angeles

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--Los Angeles looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,445,195 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 3 years.

4-year net cost

$15,868

Estimated debt

$8,251

Early salary signal

$107,004

Graduation rate

53%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($15,868), estimated debt ($8,251), early-career salary ($107,004), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,445,195

Salary Outlook

$107,004

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,333,163

Salary Outlook

$98,757

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,270,011

Salary Outlook

$94,108

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,242,536

Salary Outlook

$92,085

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,222,658

Salary Outlook

$90,622

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,095,781

Salary Outlook

$81,282

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,062,785

Salary Outlook

$78,853

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,008,957

Salary Outlook

$74,891

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.1 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$995,670

Salary Outlook

$73,913

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$977,318

Salary Outlook

$72,562

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Security Science and Technology

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$973,662

Salary Outlook

$72,293

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$948,952

Salary Outlook

$70,474

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$931,024

Salary Outlook

$69,154

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$919,008

Salary Outlook

$68,270

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$913,127

Salary Outlook

$67,837

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$888,735

Salary Outlook

$66,041

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Nutrition Sciences

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$865,286

Salary Outlook

$64,315

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$819,512

Salary Outlook

$60,945

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$761,604

Salary Outlook

$56,683

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$740,487

Salary Outlook

$55,128

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$738,696

Salary Outlook

$54,996

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$722,950

Salary Outlook

$53,837

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$706,198

Salary Outlook

$52,604

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$684,211

Salary Outlook

$50,985

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$668,444

Salary Outlook

$49,825

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$658,124

Salary Outlook

$49,065

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$656,132

Salary Outlook

$48,918

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$629,843

Salary Outlook

$46,983

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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

$626,336

Salary Outlook

$46,725

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$622,532

Salary Outlook

$46,445

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$602,929

Salary Outlook

$45,002

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$589,907

Salary Outlook

$44,043

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$585,637

Salary Outlook

$43,729

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$584,651

Salary Outlook

$43,657

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$578,749

Salary Outlook

$43,222

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,352

Salary Outlook

$42,898

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$571,141

Salary Outlook

$42,662

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

1.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$562,802

Salary Outlook

$42,048

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$562,262

Salary Outlook

$42,008

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Philosophy

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$554,527

Salary Outlook

$41,439

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$551,030

Salary Outlook

$41,182

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$545,329

Salary Outlook

$40,762

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$539,904

Salary Outlook

$40,363

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$536,376

Salary Outlook

$40,103

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$526,098

Salary Outlook

$39,346

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$524,032

Salary Outlook

$39,194

Estimated Debt

$8,251

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$479,645

Salary Outlook

$35,927

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$467,671

Salary Outlook

$35,045

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$423,730

Salary Outlook

$31,811

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$414,024

Salary Outlook

$31,096

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$406,109

Salary Outlook

$30,514

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$368,715

Salary Outlook

$27,761

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$363,481

Salary Outlook

$27,376

Estimated Debt

$8,251

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,727,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,445,195

Value at risk

$1,282,617

Payback

1 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,516,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,333,163

Value at risk

$1,183,189

Payback

1 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,397,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,270,011

Value at risk

$1,127,141

Payback

1 years

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,345,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,242,536

Value at risk

$1,102,756

Payback

1 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,307,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,222,658

Value at risk

$1,085,114

Payback

1 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,068,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,095,781

Value at risk

$972,511

Payback

1 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,006,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,062,785

Value at risk

$943,227

Payback

1 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,904,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,008,957

Value at risk

$895,455

Payback

1.1 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,879,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$995,670

Value at risk

$883,662

Payback

1.1 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,844,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$977,318

Value at risk

$867,374

Payback

1.1 years

MASTERS

Security Science and Technology

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,837,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$973,662

Value at risk

$864,130

Payback

1.1 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,791,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$948,952

Value at risk

$842,200

Payback

1.2 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,757,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$931,024

Value at risk

$826,288

Payback

1.2 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,734,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$919,008

Value at risk

$815,624

Payback

1.2 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,723,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$913,127

Value at risk

$810,405

Payback

1.2 years

MASTERS

Education, General

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,677,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$888,735

Value at risk

$788,757

Payback

1.2 years

MASTERS

Nutrition Sciences

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,633,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$865,286

Value at risk

$767,946

Payback

1.3 years

MASTERS

Social Work

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,546,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$819,512

Value at risk

$727,320

Payback

1.4 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,437,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$761,604

Value at risk

$675,928

Payback

1.5 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,397,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$740,487

Value at risk

$657,185

Payback

1.5 years

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,394,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$738,696

Value at risk

$655,596

Payback

1.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,364,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$722,950

Value at risk

$641,622

Payback

1.5 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,332,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$706,198

Value at risk

$626,754

Payback

1.6 years

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,291,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$684,211

Value at risk

$607,241

Payback

1.6 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,261,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$668,444

Value at risk

$593,248

Payback

1.7 years

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,242,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$658,124

Value at risk

$584,088

Payback

1.7 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,238,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$656,132

Value at risk

$582,320

Payback

1.7 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,188,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$629,843

Value at risk

$558,989

Payback

1.8 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,182,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$626,336

Value at risk

$555,876

Payback

1.8 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,175,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$622,532

Value at risk

$552,500

Payback

1.8 years

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,138,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$602,929

Value at risk

$535,103

Payback

1.8 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,113,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$589,907

Value at risk

$523,545

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,105,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$585,637

Value at risk

$519,755

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,103,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$584,651

Value at risk

$518,881

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

History

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,092,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$578,749

Value at risk

$513,643

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Economics

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,084,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,352

Value at risk

$509,740

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,078,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$571,141

Value at risk

$506,891

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,062,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$562,802

Value at risk

$499,490

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,061,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$562,262

Value at risk

$499,010

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,046,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$554,527

Value at risk

$492,145

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,040,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$551,030

Value at risk

$489,042

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,029,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$545,329

Value at risk

$483,983

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,019,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$539,904

Value at risk

$479,168

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,012,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$536,376

Value at risk

$476,036

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$993,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$526,098

Value at risk

$466,914

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$989,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$524,032

Value at risk

$465,080

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$905,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$479,645

Value at risk

$425,687

Payback

2.3 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$882,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$467,671

Value at risk

$415,061

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$799,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$423,730

Value at risk

$376,062

Payback

2.6 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$781,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$414,024

Value at risk

$367,448

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Music

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$766,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$406,109

Value at risk

$360,423

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$695,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$368,715

Value at risk

$327,237

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$686,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$363,481

Value at risk

$322,591

Payback

3 years

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