GA | 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
Clark Atlanta University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $810,561 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 30 years.
4-year net cost
$150,808
Estimated debt
$93,501
Early salary signal
$70,369
Graduation rate
49%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($150,808), estimated debt ($93,501), early-career salary ($70,369), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. 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.
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.
Programs
MASTERS
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44
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$810,561
Salary Outlook
$70,369
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
11.1 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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27
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$541,569
Salary Outlook
$48,968
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
16 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.
MASTERS
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25
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$509,628
Salary Outlook
$46,427
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
16.9 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.
BACHELORS
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22
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$461,931
Salary Outlook
$42,632
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
18.4 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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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22
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$454,617
Salary Outlook
$42,051
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
18.6 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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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17
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$386,980
Salary Outlook
$36,669
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
21.4 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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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15
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$371,303
Salary Outlook
$35,422
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
22.1 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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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15
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$370,862
Salary Outlook
$35,387
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
22.2 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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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15
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$362,332
Salary Outlook
$34,708
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
22.6 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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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11
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$262,694
Salary Outlook
$26,781
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
29.3 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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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11
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$165,488
Salary Outlook
$19,048
Estimated Debt
$93,501
Payback
30 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
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
44
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,653,532
Risk-adjusted ROI
$810,561
Value at risk
$842,971
Payback
11.1 years
MASTERS
27
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,104,792
Risk-adjusted ROI
$541,569
Value at risk
$563,223
Payback
16 years
MASTERS
25
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,039,632
Risk-adjusted ROI
$509,628
Value at risk
$530,004
Payback
16.9 years
BACHELORS
22
High Risk
On-time ROI
$942,332
Risk-adjusted ROI
$461,931
Value at risk
$480,401
Payback
18.4 years
BACHELORS
22
High Risk
On-time ROI
$927,412
Risk-adjusted ROI
$454,617
Value at risk
$472,795
Payback
18.6 years
BACHELORS
17
High Risk
On-time ROI
$789,432
Risk-adjusted ROI
$386,980
Value at risk
$402,452
Payback
21.4 years
BACHELORS
15
High Risk
On-time ROI
$757,452
Risk-adjusted ROI
$371,303
Value at risk
$386,149
Payback
22.1 years
BACHELORS
15
High Risk
On-time ROI
$756,552
Risk-adjusted ROI
$370,862
Value at risk
$385,690
Payback
22.2 years
BACHELORS
15
High Risk
On-time ROI
$739,152
Risk-adjusted ROI
$362,332
Value at risk
$376,820
Payback
22.6 years
BACHELORS
11
High Risk
On-time ROI
$535,892
Risk-adjusted ROI
$262,694
Value at risk
$273,198
Payback
29.3 years
BACHELORS
11
High Risk
On-time ROI
$337,592
Risk-adjusted ROI
$165,488
Value at risk
$172,104
Payback
30 years
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