SC | 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
Columbia International University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $403,272 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 18.2 years.
4-year net cost
$104,144
Estimated debt
$64,569
Early salary signal
$37,675
Graduation rate
47%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($104,144), estimated debt ($64,569), early-career salary ($37,675), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives. 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
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.
Programs
PROFESSIONAL
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24
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$403,272
Salary Outlook
$37,675
Estimated Debt
$64,569
Payback
14.4 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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21
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$355,630
Salary Outlook
$33,704
Estimated Debt
$64,569
Payback
16.1 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.
PROFESSIONAL
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21
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$345,514
Salary Outlook
$32,861
Estimated Debt
$64,569
Payback
16.5 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.
BACHELORS
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20
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$329,634
Salary Outlook
$31,537
Estimated Debt
$64,569
Payback
17.2 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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19
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$307,970
Salary Outlook
$29,731
Estimated Debt
$64,569
Payback
18.2 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.
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ROI Snapshot
PROFESSIONAL
24
High Risk
On-time ROI
$861,876
Risk-adjusted ROI
$403,272
Value at risk
$458,604
Payback
14.4 years
BACHELORS
21
High Risk
On-time ROI
$760,056
Risk-adjusted ROI
$355,630
Value at risk
$404,426
Payback
16.1 years
PROFESSIONAL
21
High Risk
On-time ROI
$738,436
Risk-adjusted ROI
$345,514
Value at risk
$392,922
Payback
16.5 years
BACHELORS
20
High Risk
On-time ROI
$704,496
Risk-adjusted ROI
$329,634
Value at risk
$374,862
Payback
17.2 years
BACHELORS
19
High Risk
On-time ROI
$658,196
Risk-adjusted ROI
$307,970
Value at risk
$350,226
Payback
18.2 years
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