OH | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
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
Case Western Reserve University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 87%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.
The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $790,911 to $3,718,637, so program choice matters more than brand alone.
4-year net cost
$164,760
Estimated debt
$102,151
Early salary signal
$172,798
Graduation rate
87%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($164,760), estimated debt ($102,151), early-career salary ($172,798), 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.
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.
Programs
MASTERS
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84
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$3,718,637
Salary Outlook
$172,798
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
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.
PROFESSIONAL
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77
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$2,726,678
Salary Outlook
$128,418
Estimated Debt
$102,151
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
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73
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$2,359,552
Salary Outlook
$111,992
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
7.7 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
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
PROFESSIONAL
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70
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$2,168,981
Salary Outlook
$103,466
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
8.3 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
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
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$2,065,057
Salary Outlook
$98,817
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
8.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$2,049,332
Salary Outlook
$98,113
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
8.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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67
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$2,037,250
Salary Outlook
$97,573
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
8.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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65
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,953,549
Salary Outlook
$93,828
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
9.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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64
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,912,388
Salary Outlook
$91,986
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
9.3 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
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
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63
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,877,363
Salary Outlook
$90,419
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
9.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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63
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,854,333
Salary Outlook
$89,389
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
9.6 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
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
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60
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,760,921
Salary Outlook
$85,210
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
10.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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58
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,706,719
Salary Outlook
$82,785
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
10.3 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
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
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58
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,703,755
Salary Outlook
$82,652
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
10.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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56
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,642,283
Salary Outlook
$79,902
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
10.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,592,055
Salary Outlook
$77,654
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
11 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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52
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,539,335
Salary Outlook
$75,296
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
11.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,507,501
Salary Outlook
$73,871
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
11.6 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
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,498,609
Salary Outlook
$73,474
Estimated Debt
$102,151
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
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,498,104
Salary Outlook
$73,451
Estimated Debt
$102,151
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.
PROFESSIONAL
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49
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,469,582
Salary Outlook
$72,175
Estimated Debt
$102,151
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
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47
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,421,255
Salary Outlook
$70,013
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
12.2 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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46
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,383,283
Salary Outlook
$68,314
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
12.5 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
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45
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,346,864
Salary Outlook
$66,685
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
12.8 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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42
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,250,750
Salary Outlook
$62,384
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
13.7 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
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40
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,189,225
Salary Outlook
$59,632
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
14.4 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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38
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,110,720
Salary Outlook
$56,119
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
15.3 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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35
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,034,499
Salary Outlook
$52,709
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
16.3 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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35
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,030,785
Salary Outlook
$52,543
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
16.3 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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31
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$906,394
Salary Outlook
$46,978
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
18.2 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
MASTERS
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30
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$881,672
Salary Outlook
$45,872
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
18.7 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
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28
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$824,663
Salary Outlook
$43,321
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
19.8 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
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26
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$790,911
Salary Outlook
$41,811
Estimated Debt
$102,151
Payback
20.5 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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ROI Snapshot
MASTERS
84
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$4,265,960
Risk-adjusted ROI
$3,718,637
Value at risk
$547,323
Payback
5 years
PROFESSIONAL
77
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$3,128,000
Risk-adjusted ROI
$2,726,678
Value at risk
$401,322
Payback
6.7 years
BACHELORS
73
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$2,706,840
Risk-adjusted ROI
$2,359,552
Value at risk
$347,288
Payback
7.7 years
PROFESSIONAL
70
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$2,488,220
Risk-adjusted ROI
$2,168,981
Value at risk
$319,239
Payback
8.3 years
MASTERS
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,369,000
Risk-adjusted ROI
$2,065,057
Value at risk
$303,943
Payback
8.7 years
POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,350,960
Risk-adjusted ROI
$2,049,332
Value at risk
$301,628
Payback
8.7 years
MASTERS
67
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,337,100
Risk-adjusted ROI
$2,037,250
Value at risk
$299,850
Payback
8.8 years
MASTERS
65
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,241,080
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,953,549
Value at risk
$287,531
Payback
9.1 years
MASTERS
64
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,193,860
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,912,388
Value at risk
$281,472
Payback
9.3 years
MASTERS
63
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,153,680
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,877,363
Value at risk
$276,317
Payback
9.5 years
BACHELORS
63
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,127,260
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,854,333
Value at risk
$272,927
Payback
9.6 years
MASTERS
60
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,020,100
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,760,921
Value at risk
$259,179
Payback
10.1 years
BACHELORS
58
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,957,920
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,706,719
Value at risk
$251,201
Payback
10.3 years
PROFESSIONAL
58
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,954,520
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,703,755
Value at risk
$250,765
Payback
10.4 years
MASTERS
56
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,884,000
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,642,283
Value at risk
$241,717
Payback
10.7 years
BACHELORS
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,826,380
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,592,055
Value at risk
$234,325
Payback
11 years
BACHELORS
52
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,765,900
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,539,335
Value at risk
$226,565
Payback
11.4 years
MASTERS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,729,380
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,507,501
Value at risk
$221,879
Payback
11.6 years
BACHELORS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,719,180
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,498,609
Value at risk
$220,571
Payback
11.7 years
BACHELORS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,718,600
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,498,104
Value at risk
$220,496
Payback
11.7 years
PROFESSIONAL
49
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,685,880
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,469,582
Value at risk
$216,298
Payback
11.9 years
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,630,440
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,421,255
Value at risk
$209,185
Payback
12.2 years
BACHELORS
46
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,586,880
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,383,283
Value at risk
$203,597
Payback
12.5 years
BACHELORS
45
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,545,100
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,346,864
Value at risk
$198,236
Payback
12.8 years
BACHELORS
42
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,434,840
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,250,750
Value at risk
$184,090
Payback
13.7 years
BACHELORS
40
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,364,260
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,189,225
Value at risk
$175,035
Payback
14.4 years
MASTERS
38
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,274,200
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,110,720
Value at risk
$163,480
Payback
15.3 years
BACHELORS
35
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,186,760
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,034,499
Value at risk
$152,261
Payback
16.3 years
MASTERS
35
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,182,500
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,030,785
Value at risk
$151,715
Payback
16.3 years
MASTERS
31
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,039,800
Risk-adjusted ROI
$906,394
Value at risk
$133,406
Payback
18.2 years
MASTERS
30
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,011,440
Risk-adjusted ROI
$881,672
Value at risk
$129,768
Payback
18.7 years
BACHELORS
28
High Risk
On-time ROI
$946,040
Risk-adjusted ROI
$824,663
Value at risk
$121,377
Payback
19.8 years
BACHELORS
26
High Risk
On-time ROI
$907,320
Risk-adjusted ROI
$790,911
Value at risk
$116,409
Payback
20.5 years
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