CA | 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
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,071,542 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 13.5 years.
4-year net cost
$142,232
Estimated debt
$88,184
Early salary signal
$146,587
Graduation rate
30%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($142,232), estimated debt ($88,184), early-career salary ($146,587), 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.
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.
Programs
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
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74
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,071,542
Salary Outlook
$146,587
Estimated Debt
$88,184
Payback
5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
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
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68
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$825,269
Salary Outlook
$114,172
Estimated Debt
$88,184
Payback
6.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
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
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68
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$815,841
Salary Outlook
$112,931
Estimated Debt
$88,184
Payback
6.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
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.
ASSOCIATE
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42
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$487,931
Salary Outlook
$69,770
Estimated Debt
$88,184
Payback
10.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
MASTERS
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29
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$375,272
Salary Outlook
$54,942
Estimated Debt
$88,184
Payback
13.5 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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ROI Snapshot
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
74
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$3,616,408
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,071,542
Value at risk
$2,544,866
Payback
5 years
MASTERS
68
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,785,248
Risk-adjusted ROI
$825,269
Value at risk
$1,959,979
Payback
6.5 years
MASTERS
68
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$2,753,428
Risk-adjusted ROI
$815,841
Value at risk
$1,937,587
Payback
6.5 years
ASSOCIATE
42
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,646,748
Risk-adjusted ROI
$487,931
Value at risk
$1,158,817
Payback
10.6 years
MASTERS
29
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,266,528
Risk-adjusted ROI
$375,272
Value at risk
$891,256
Payback
13.5 years
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