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CUNY--College of Staten Island

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

Worth comparing

CUNY--College of Staten Island looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $778,573 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 3.2 years.

4-year net cost

$22,316

Estimated debt

$11,604

Early salary signal

$90,361

Graduation rate

34%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($22,316), estimated debt ($11,604), early-career salary ($90,361), 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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ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$778,573

Salary Outlook

$90,361

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.3 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.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$763,528

Salary Outlook

$88,632

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.3 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.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$620,418

Salary Outlook

$72,183

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.6 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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$607,057

Salary Outlook

$70,647

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.6 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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$601,458

Salary Outlook

$70,003

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.7 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.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$597,013

Salary Outlook

$69,493

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.7 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.

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$582,104

Salary Outlook

$67,779

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.7 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.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$577,090

Salary Outlook

$67,202

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.7 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.

MASTERS

Social Work

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$512,019

Salary Outlook

$59,723

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

1.9 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$505,701

Salary Outlook

$58,997

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$503,224

Salary Outlook

$58,712

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2 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

Engineering, General

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$485,879

Salary Outlook

$56,718

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2 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

Accounting and Related Services

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$482,662

Salary Outlook

$56,349

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.1 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.

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$479,032

Salary Outlook

$55,931

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.1 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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$477,410

Salary Outlook

$55,745

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.1 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

Economics

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$472,517

Salary Outlook

$55,183

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.1 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.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$455,627

Salary Outlook

$53,241

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.2 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

History

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$420,428

Salary Outlook

$49,195

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.4 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

Communication and Media Studies

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$411,063

Salary Outlook

$48,119

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.4 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

Social Work

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$410,161

Salary Outlook

$48,015

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.4 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

Business/Commerce, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$403,185

Salary Outlook

$47,213

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.5 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

Political Science and Government

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$402,981

Salary Outlook

$47,190

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.5 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

Psychology, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$397,831

Salary Outlook

$46,598

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.5 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.

ASSOCIATE

Physical Sciences, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,451

Salary Outlook

$46,210

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.5 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

Biology, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$382,895

Salary Outlook

$44,881

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.6 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

English Language and Literature, General

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$352,649

Salary Outlook

$41,405

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.8 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.

ASSOCIATE

Business/Commerce, General

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$341,154

Salary Outlook

$40,083

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.9 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

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$340,977

Salary Outlook

$40,063

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.9 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

Sociology and Anthropology

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$336,587

Salary Outlook

$39,558

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

2.9 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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$325,818

Salary Outlook

$38,321

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

3 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.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$305,093

Salary Outlook

$35,939

Estimated Debt

$11,604

Payback

3.2 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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,294,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$778,573

Value at risk

$1,516,071

Payback

1.3 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,250,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$763,528

Value at risk

$1,486,776

Payback

1.3 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,828,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$620,418

Value at risk

$1,208,106

Payback

1.6 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,789,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$607,057

Value at risk

$1,182,087

Payback

1.6 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,772,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$601,458

Value at risk

$1,171,186

Payback

1.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,759,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$597,013

Value at risk

$1,162,531

Payback

1.7 years

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,715,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$582,104

Value at risk

$1,133,500

Payback

1.7 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,700,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$577,090

Value at risk

$1,123,734

Payback

1.7 years

MASTERS

Social Work

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,509,044

Risk-adjusted ROI

$512,019

Value at risk

$997,025

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,490,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$505,701

Value at risk

$984,723

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,483,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$503,224

Value at risk

$979,900

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Engineering, General

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,432,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$485,879

Value at risk

$946,125

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,422,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$482,662

Value at risk

$939,862

Payback

2.1 years

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,411,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$479,032

Value at risk

$932,792

Payback

2.1 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,407,044

Risk-adjusted ROI

$477,410

Value at risk

$929,634

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Economics

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,392,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$472,517

Value at risk

$920,107

Payback

2.1 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,342,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$455,627

Value at risk

$887,217

Payback

2.2 years

BACHELORS

History

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,239,104

Risk-adjusted ROI

$420,428

Value at risk

$818,676

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,211,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$411,063

Value at risk

$800,441

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,208,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$410,161

Value at risk

$798,683

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,188,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$403,185

Value at risk

$785,099

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,187,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$402,981

Value at risk

$784,703

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,172,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$397,831

Value at risk

$774,673

Payback

2.5 years

ASSOCIATE

Physical Sciences, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,162,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,451

Value at risk

$768,093

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,128,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$382,895

Value at risk

$745,589

Payback

2.6 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,039,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$352,649

Value at risk

$686,695

Payback

2.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Business/Commerce, General

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,005,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$341,154

Value at risk

$664,310

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,004,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$340,977

Value at risk

$663,967

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Sociology and Anthropology

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$992,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$336,587

Value at risk

$655,417

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$960,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$325,818

Value at risk

$634,446

Payback

3 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$899,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$305,093

Value at risk

$594,091

Payback

3.2 years

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