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Eastern Kentucky 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

Eastern Kentucky University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,176,641 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.4 years.

4-year net cost

$44,160

Estimated debt

$22,963

Early salary signal

$93,427

Graduation rate

50%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($44,160), estimated debt ($22,963), early-career salary ($93,427), 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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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,176,641

Salary Outlook

$93,427

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

2.5 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

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$975,009

Salary Outlook

$77,712

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

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

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$901,531

Salary Outlook

$71,985

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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.

BACHELORS

Construction Management

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$859,807

Salary Outlook

$68,734

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

3.3 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.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$817,774

Salary Outlook

$65,458

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

3.5 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

Fire Protection

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$783,516

Salary Outlook

$62,788

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

3.7 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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$758,446

Salary Outlook

$60,834

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

3.8 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.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$701,691

Salary Outlook

$56,410

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.1 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.

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$693,534

Salary Outlook

$55,775

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.1 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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$666,193

Salary Outlook

$53,644

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.3 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.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$660,938

Salary Outlook

$53,234

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.3 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.

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$649,399

Salary Outlook

$52,335

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.4 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

Air Transportation

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,868

Salary Outlook

$52,216

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.4 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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$643,735

Salary Outlook

$51,893

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.4 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.

MASTERS

Public Health

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$635,118

Salary Outlook

$51,222

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$615,262

Salary Outlook

$49,674

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.6 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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,741

Salary Outlook

$49,556

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

4.6 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

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$576,761

Salary Outlook

$46,674

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Accounting and Related Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,469

Salary Outlook

$46,495

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Public Administration

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,568

Salary Outlook

$46,347

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,327

Salary Outlook

$46,328

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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.

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$555,604

Salary Outlook

$45,025

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$534,047

Salary Outlook

$43,345

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

5.3 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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,217

Salary Outlook

$42,345

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

5.4 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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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$519,565

Salary Outlook

$42,216

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

5.4 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

Marketing

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,921

Salary Outlook

$41,776

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Agricultural Production Operations

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$512,830

Salary Outlook

$41,691

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Chemistry

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$500,480

Salary Outlook

$40,728

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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.

CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,807

Salary Outlook

$40,442

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$492,173

Salary Outlook

$40,081

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$491,383

Salary Outlook

$40,019

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Public Health

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$489,171

Salary Outlook

$39,847

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

5.8 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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$486,489

Salary Outlook

$39,638

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

5.8 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 Administration and Supervision

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$476,061

Salary Outlook

$38,825

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$471,017

Salary Outlook

$38,432

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Biology, General

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$461,559

Salary Outlook

$37,695

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,105

Salary Outlook

$37,348

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Social Work

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$445,326

Salary Outlook

$36,430

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$439,802

Salary Outlook

$35,999

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

6.4 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.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,683

Salary Outlook

$35,211

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Political Science and Government

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$416,113

Salary Outlook

$34,153

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$411,769

Salary Outlook

$33,815

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$397,167

Salary Outlook

$32,677

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$397,007

Salary Outlook

$32,664

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Psychology, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$392,073

Salary Outlook

$32,280

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$391,913

Salary Outlook

$32,267

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$379,714

Salary Outlook

$31,316

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$377,432

Salary Outlook

$31,138

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Special Education and Teaching

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$368,124

Salary Outlook

$30,413

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

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

$367,724

Salary Outlook

$30,382

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Music

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$354,934

Salary Outlook

$29,385

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

American Sign Language

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$345,746

Salary Outlook

$28,669

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$331,835

Salary Outlook

$27,585

Estimated Debt

$22,963

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

English Language and Literature, General

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$330,214

Salary Outlook

$27,458

Estimated Debt

$22,963

Payback

8.4 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.

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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

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,351,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,176,641

Value at risk

$1,174,759

Payback

2.5 years

MASTERS

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,948,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$975,009

Value at risk

$973,451

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,801,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$901,531

Value at risk

$900,089

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Construction Management

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,718,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$859,807

Value at risk

$858,433

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,634,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$817,774

Value at risk

$816,466

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Fire Protection

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,565,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$783,516

Value at risk

$782,264

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,515,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$758,446

Value at risk

$757,234

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,402,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$701,691

Value at risk

$700,569

Payback

4.1 years

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,385,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$693,534

Value at risk

$692,426

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,331,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$666,193

Value at risk

$665,127

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,320,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$660,938

Value at risk

$659,882

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,297,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$649,399

Value at risk

$648,361

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,294,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,868

Value at risk

$646,832

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,286,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$643,735

Value at risk

$642,705

Payback

4.4 years

MASTERS

Public Health

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,269,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$635,118

Value at risk

$634,102

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,229,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$615,262

Value at risk

$614,278

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,226,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,741

Value at risk

$612,759

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,152,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$576,761

Value at risk

$575,839

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,148,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,469

Value at risk

$573,551

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,144,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,568

Value at risk

$571,652

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,143,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,327

Value at risk

$571,413

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,110,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$555,604

Value at risk

$554,716

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,067,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$534,047

Value at risk

$533,193

Payback

5.3 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,041,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,217

Value at risk

$520,383

Payback

5.4 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,038,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$519,565

Value at risk

$518,735

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,027,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,921

Value at risk

$513,099

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Production Operations

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,024,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$512,830

Value at risk

$512,010

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,000,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$500,480

Value at risk

$499,680

Payback

5.6 years

CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$992,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,807

Value at risk

$496,013

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$983,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$492,173

Value at risk

$491,387

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$981,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$491,383

Value at risk

$490,597

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$977,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$489,171

Value at risk

$488,389

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$972,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$486,489

Value at risk

$485,711

Payback

5.8 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$951,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$476,061

Value at risk

$475,299

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$941,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$471,017

Value at risk

$470,263

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$922,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$461,559

Value at risk

$460,821

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$913,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,105

Value at risk

$456,375

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$889,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$445,326

Value at risk

$444,614

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$878,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$439,802

Value at risk

$439,098

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$858,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,683

Value at risk

$428,997

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$831,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$416,113

Value at risk

$415,447

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$822,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$411,769

Value at risk

$411,111

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$793,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$397,167

Value at risk

$396,533

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$793,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$397,007

Value at risk

$396,373

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$783,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$392,073

Value at risk

$391,447

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$783,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$391,913

Value at risk

$391,287

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$758,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$379,714

Value at risk

$379,106

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$754,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$377,432

Value at risk

$376,828

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$735,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$368,124

Value at risk

$367,536

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$734,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$367,724

Value at risk

$367,136

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Music

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$709,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$354,934

Value at risk

$354,366

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

American Sign Language

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$690,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$345,746

Value at risk

$345,194

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$663,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$331,835

Value at risk

$331,305

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$659,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$330,214

Value at risk

$329,686

Payback

8.4 years

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