CA | FOR PROFIT
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
Design Institute of San Diego looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $609,888 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 25 years.
4-year net cost
$176,040
Estimated debt
$109,145
Early salary signal
$36,598
Graduation rate
80%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($176,040), estimated debt ($109,145), early-career salary ($36,598), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that completion/outcome signal supports the value case. The main caution is that total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
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.
Programs
BACHELORS
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19
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$609,888
Salary Outlook
$36,598
Estimated Debt
$109,145
Payback
25 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
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.
MASTERS
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19
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$609,888
Salary Outlook
$36,598
Estimated Debt
$109,145
Payback
25 years
Strengths
Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.
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
BACHELORS
19
High Risk
On-time ROI
$762,360
Risk-adjusted ROI
$609,888
Value at risk
$152,472
Payback
25 years
MASTERS
19
High Risk
On-time ROI
$762,360
Risk-adjusted ROI
$609,888
Value at risk
$152,472
Payback
25 years
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