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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

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

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,373,574 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12.4 years.

4-year net cost

$62,796

Estimated debt

$32,654

Early salary signal

$100,778

Graduation rate

54%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($62,796), estimated debt ($32,654), early-career salary ($100,778), 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

$1,373,574

Salary Outlook

$100,778

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

3.2 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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,310,192

Salary Outlook

$96,240

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

3.4 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

Accounting and Related Services

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,025,447

Salary Outlook

$75,857

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

4.3 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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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$970,291

Salary Outlook

$71,908

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

4.5 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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$945,971

Salary Outlook

$70,167

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

4.7 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.

DOCTORAL

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$903,291

Salary Outlook

$67,112

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$895,795

Salary Outlook

$66,575

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational/Instructional Media Design

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$877,893

Salary Outlook

$65,294

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$793,896

Salary Outlook

$59,281

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$790,387

Salary Outlook

$59,030

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$771,940

Salary Outlook

$57,709

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$768,857

Salary Outlook

$57,488

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$765,370

Salary Outlook

$57,239

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$764,346

Salary Outlook

$57,165

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$744,243

Salary Outlook

$55,726

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$730,481

Salary Outlook

$54,741

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$718,136

Salary Outlook

$53,857

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$690,787

Salary Outlook

$51,900

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$688,194

Salary Outlook

$51,714

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$663,819

Salary Outlook

$49,969

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$663,460

Salary Outlook

$49,943

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$653,196

Salary Outlook

$49,209

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$650,036

Salary Outlook

$48,982

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$649,829

Salary Outlook

$48,968

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$620,366

Salary Outlook

$46,859

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$618,590

Salary Outlook

$46,731

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

American Sign Language

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$610,113

Salary Outlook

$46,125

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$592,897

Salary Outlook

$44,892

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$580,116

Salary Outlook

$43,977

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$578,591

Salary Outlook

$43,868

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$577,719

Salary Outlook

$43,806

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$577,131

Salary Outlook

$43,763

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,973

Salary Outlook

$43,609

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$571,432

Salary Outlook

$43,356

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$568,501

Salary Outlook

$43,146

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$562,922

Salary Outlook

$42,746

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$554,042

Salary Outlook

$42,111

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$553,377

Salary Outlook

$42,063

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$551,296

Salary Outlook

$41,914

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$541,370

Salary Outlook

$41,204

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$538,602

Salary Outlook

$41,005

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$531,825

Salary Outlook

$40,520

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,310

Salary Outlook

$39,768

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$519,698

Salary Outlook

$39,652

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$501,185

Salary Outlook

$38,327

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Education, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$497,459

Salary Outlook

$38,060

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,010

Salary Outlook

$37,956

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$494,190

Salary Outlook

$37,826

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$493,744

Salary Outlook

$37,794

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$477,792

Salary Outlook

$36,652

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$468,454

Salary Outlook

$35,984

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$467,332

Salary Outlook

$35,903

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$428,662

Salary Outlook

$33,135

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

9.9 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.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$332,788

Salary Outlook

$26,272

Estimated Debt

$32,654

Payback

12.4 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.

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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

$2,521,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,373,574

Value at risk

$1,147,670

Payback

3.2 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,404,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,310,192

Value at risk

$1,094,712

Payback

3.4 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,882,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,025,447

Value at risk

$856,797

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,781,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$970,291

Value at risk

$810,713

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,736,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$945,971

Value at risk

$790,393

Payback

4.7 years

DOCTORAL

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,658,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$903,291

Value at risk

$754,733

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,644,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$895,795

Value at risk

$748,469

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Educational/Instructional Media Design

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,611,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$877,893

Value at risk

$733,511

Payback

5 years

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,457,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$793,896

Value at risk

$663,328

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,450,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$790,387

Value at risk

$660,397

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,416,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$771,940

Value at risk

$644,984

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Physics

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,411,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$768,857

Value at risk

$642,407

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,404,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$765,370

Value at risk

$639,494

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,402,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$764,346

Value at risk

$638,638

Payback

5.7 years

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,366,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$744,243

Value at risk

$621,841

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,340,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$730,481

Value at risk

$610,343

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,318,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$718,136

Value at risk

$600,028

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,267,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$690,787

Value at risk

$577,177

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,263,204

Risk-adjusted ROI

$688,194

Value at risk

$575,010

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,218,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$663,819

Value at risk

$554,645

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,217,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$663,460

Value at risk

$554,344

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,198,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$653,196

Value at risk

$545,768

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Economics

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,193,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$650,036

Value at risk

$543,128

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,192,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$649,829

Value at risk

$542,955

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,138,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$620,366

Value at risk

$518,338

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,135,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$618,590

Value at risk

$516,854

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

American Sign Language

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,119,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$610,113

Value at risk

$509,771

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,088,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$592,897

Value at risk

$495,387

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,064,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$580,116

Value at risk

$484,708

Payback

7.4 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,062,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$578,591

Value at risk

$483,433

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,060,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$577,719

Value at risk

$482,705

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,059,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$577,131

Value at risk

$482,213

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,055,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,973

Value at risk

$480,411

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,048,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$571,432

Value at risk

$477,452

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,043,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$568,501

Value at risk

$475,003

Payback

7.6 years

ASSOCIATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,033,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$562,922

Value at risk

$470,342

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,016,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$554,042

Value at risk

$462,922

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,015,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$553,377

Value at risk

$462,367

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,011,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$551,296

Value at risk

$460,628

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$993,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$541,370

Value at risk

$452,334

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$988,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$538,602

Value at risk

$450,022

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$976,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$531,825

Value at risk

$444,359

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$956,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,310

Value at risk

$435,574

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$953,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$519,698

Value at risk

$434,226

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$919,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$501,185

Value at risk

$418,759

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Education, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$913,104

Risk-adjusted ROI

$497,459

Value at risk

$415,645

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$910,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,010

Value at risk

$414,434

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$907,104

Risk-adjusted ROI

$494,190

Value at risk

$412,914

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$906,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$493,744

Value at risk

$412,540

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$877,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$477,792

Value at risk

$399,212

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

History

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$859,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$468,454

Value at risk

$391,410

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$857,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$467,332

Value at risk

$390,472

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Music

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$786,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$428,662

Value at risk

$358,162

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$610,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$332,788

Value at risk

$278,056

Payback

12.4 years

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