VA | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
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
Ferrum College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $358,675 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 14.2 years.
4-year net cost
$80,328
Estimated debt
$49,803
Early salary signal
$46,983
Graduation rate
32%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($80,328), estimated debt ($49,803), early-career salary ($46,983), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. 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.
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.
Programs
BACHELORS
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41
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$358,675
Salary Outlook
$46,983
Estimated Debt
$49,803
Payback
8.9 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
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41
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$357,622
Salary Outlook
$46,855
Estimated Debt
$49,803
Payback
8.9 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
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29
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$290,358
Salary Outlook
$38,631
Estimated Debt
$49,803
Payback
10.8 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
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22
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$246,572
Salary Outlook
$33,278
Estimated Debt
$49,803
Payback
12.6 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
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22
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$243,796
Salary Outlook
$32,939
Estimated Debt
$49,803
Payback
12.7 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
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21
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$215,801
Salary Outlook
$29,516
Estimated Debt
$49,803
Payback
14.2 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
BACHELORS
41
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,124,372
Risk-adjusted ROI
$358,675
Value at risk
$765,697
Payback
8.9 years
BACHELORS
41
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,121,072
Risk-adjusted ROI
$357,622
Value at risk
$763,450
Payback
8.9 years
BACHELORS
29
High Risk
On-time ROI
$910,212
Risk-adjusted ROI
$290,358
Value at risk
$619,854
Payback
10.8 years
BACHELORS
22
High Risk
On-time ROI
$772,952
Risk-adjusted ROI
$246,572
Value at risk
$526,380
Payback
12.6 years
BACHELORS
22
High Risk
On-time ROI
$764,252
Risk-adjusted ROI
$243,796
Value at risk
$520,456
Payback
12.7 years
BACHELORS
21
High Risk
On-time ROI
$676,492
Risk-adjusted ROI
$215,801
Value at risk
$460,691
Payback
14.2 years
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