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East Tennessee State University

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

East Tennessee State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,347,537 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 15.2 years.

4-year net cost

$63,932

Estimated debt

$33,245

Early salary signal

$101,260

Graduation rate

53%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($63,932), estimated debt ($33,245), early-career salary ($101,260), 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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PROFESSIONAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,347,537

Salary Outlook

$101,260

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

3.3 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.

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,140,305

Salary Outlook

$86,071

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

3.9 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.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,122,501

Salary Outlook

$84,767

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

3.9 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

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,100,344

Salary Outlook

$83,143

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

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

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

$1,088,117

Salary Outlook

$82,246

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,027,681

Salary Outlook

$77,817

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Accounting and Related Services

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$939,416

Salary Outlook

$71,347

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Educational Administration and Supervision

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$880,715

Salary Outlook

$67,045

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$860,346

Salary Outlook

$65,552

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

5.1 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 and Information Sciences, General

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$839,403

Salary Outlook

$64,017

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

5.2 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

Public Health

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$777,009

Salary Outlook

$59,444

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

5.6 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

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$767,303

Salary Outlook

$58,732

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$756,799

Salary Outlook

$57,963

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$664,618

Salary Outlook

$51,206

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$634,863

Salary Outlook

$49,025

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

6.8 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.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$622,806

Salary Outlook

$48,142

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

6.9 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

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$607,673

Salary Outlook

$47,032

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Human Services, General

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$605,055

Salary Outlook

$46,841

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$589,422

Salary Outlook

$45,695

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$585,687

Salary Outlook

$45,421

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Accounting and Related Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$579,408

Salary Outlook

$44,961

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Biology, General

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,353

Salary Outlook

$44,590

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$564,711

Salary Outlook

$43,884

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$558,943

Salary Outlook

$43,461

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$548,025

Salary Outlook

$42,661

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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.

MASTERS

Social Work

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$533,754

Salary Outlook

$41,615

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Public Health

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$525,144

Salary Outlook

$40,984

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,824

Salary Outlook

$40,740

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,821

Salary Outlook

$40,154

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

8.3 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.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$511,427

Salary Outlook

$39,978

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

8.3 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

Mathematics

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$491,941

Salary Outlook

$38,550

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Political Science and Government

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$481,608

Salary Outlook

$37,793

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

8.8 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

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$479,597

Salary Outlook

$37,645

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

8.8 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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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$474,893

Salary Outlook

$37,300

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$442,084

Salary Outlook

$34,896

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

9.5 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

Special Education and Teaching

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$436,614

Salary Outlook

$34,495

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

9.6 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

History

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$435,741

Salary Outlook

$34,431

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

9.7 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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$434,208

Salary Outlook

$34,318

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

9.7 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

Social Work

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$432,687

Salary Outlook

$34,207

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

9.7 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$430,899

Salary Outlook

$34,076

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

9.8 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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$424,131

Salary Outlook

$33,580

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

English Language and Literature, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$423,598

Salary Outlook

$33,541

Estimated Debt

$33,245

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

Psychology, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$416,756

Salary Outlook

$33,039

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

10.1 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.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$408,370

Salary Outlook

$32,425

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

10.3 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

Design and Applied Arts

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$407,082

Salary Outlook

$32,330

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

10.3 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

Graphic Communications

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$403,091

Salary Outlook

$32,038

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

10.4 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

Human Services, General

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,727

Salary Outlook

$31,425

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

10.6 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

Sociology

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$359,374

Salary Outlook

$28,833

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

11.5 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

Music

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$345,976

Salary Outlook

$27,851

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

11.9 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

Fine and Studio Arts

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$333,301

Salary Outlook

$26,922

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

12.3 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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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24

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$264,618

Salary Outlook

$21,888

Estimated Debt

$33,245

Payback

15.2 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

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PROFESSIONAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,532,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,347,537

Value at risk

$1,184,951

Payback

3.3 years

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,143,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,140,305

Value at risk

$1,002,723

Payback

3.9 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,109,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,122,501

Value at risk

$987,067

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,067,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,100,344

Value at risk

$967,584

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,044,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,088,117

Value at risk

$956,831

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,931,368

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,027,681

Value at risk

$903,687

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,765,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$939,416

Value at risk

$826,072

Payback

4.7 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,655,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$880,715

Value at risk

$774,453

Payback

5 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,616,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$860,346

Value at risk

$756,542

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,577,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$839,403

Value at risk

$738,125

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Public Health

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,460,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$777,009

Value at risk

$683,259

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,442,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$767,303

Value at risk

$674,725

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,422,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$756,799

Value at risk

$665,489

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,249,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$664,618

Value at risk

$584,430

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,193,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$634,863

Value at risk

$558,265

Payback

6.8 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,170,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$622,806

Value at risk

$547,662

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,142,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$607,673

Value at risk

$534,355

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Human Services, General

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,137,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$605,055

Value at risk

$532,053

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,107,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$589,422

Value at risk

$518,306

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,100,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$585,687

Value at risk

$515,021

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,088,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$579,408

Value at risk

$509,500

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,079,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,353

Value at risk

$505,055

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,061,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$564,711

Value at risk

$496,577

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,050,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$558,943

Value at risk

$491,505

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,029,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$548,025

Value at risk

$481,903

Payback

7.8 years

MASTERS

Social Work

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,003,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$533,754

Value at risk

$469,354

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$986,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$525,144

Value at risk

$461,784

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$980,688

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,824

Value at risk

$458,864

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$965,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,821

Value at risk

$451,827

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$961,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$511,427

Value at risk

$449,721

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$924,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$491,941

Value at risk

$432,587

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$905,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$481,608

Value at risk

$423,500

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$901,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$479,597

Value at risk

$421,731

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$892,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$474,893

Value at risk

$417,595

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$830,828

Risk-adjusted ROI

$442,084

Value at risk

$388,744

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$820,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$436,614

Value at risk

$383,934

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

History

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$818,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$435,741

Value at risk

$383,167

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$816,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$434,208

Value at risk

$381,820

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$813,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$432,687

Value at risk

$380,481

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$809,808

Risk-adjusted ROI

$430,899

Value at risk

$378,909

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$797,088

Risk-adjusted ROI

$424,131

Value at risk

$372,957

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$796,088

Risk-adjusted ROI

$423,598

Value at risk

$372,490

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$783,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$416,756

Value at risk

$366,472

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$767,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$408,370

Value at risk

$359,098

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$765,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$407,082

Value at risk

$357,966

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$757,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$403,091

Value at risk

$354,457

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Human Services, General

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$741,828

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,727

Value at risk

$347,101

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$675,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$359,374

Value at risk

$316,014

Payback

11.5 years

BACHELORS

Music

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$650,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$345,976

Value at risk

$304,232

Payback

11.9 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$626,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$333,301

Value at risk

$293,087

Payback

12.3 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

24

High Risk

On-time ROI

$497,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$264,618

Value at risk

$232,690

Payback

15.2 years

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