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George Mason 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

George Mason University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $2,222,167 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12.9 years.

4-year net cost

$71,660

Estimated debt

$37,263

Early salary signal

$130,543

Graduation rate

68%

Why this score?

Excellent Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($71,660), estimated debt ($37,263), early-career salary ($130,543), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,222,167

Salary Outlook

$130,543

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

2.9 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Software and Media Applications

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,158,777

Salary Outlook

$126,899

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

2.9 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Engineering

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,095,523

Salary Outlook

$123,263

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Homeland Security

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,043,002

Salary Outlook

$120,243

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.1 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,961,770

Salary Outlook

$115,573

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,904,798

Salary Outlook

$112,298

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,887,404

Salary Outlook

$111,298

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Law

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,792,034

Salary Outlook

$105,816

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Systems Engineering

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,785,915

Salary Outlook

$105,464

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,778,873

Salary Outlook

$105,059

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,689,447

Salary Outlook

$99,918

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Real Estate

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,647,087

Salary Outlook

$97,483

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.8 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,639,462

Salary Outlook

$97,044

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

3.8 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,628,757

Salary Outlook

$96,429

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,573,182

Salary Outlook

$93,234

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,551,623

Salary Outlook

$91,995

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.1 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Systems Engineering

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,509,196

Salary Outlook

$89,556

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Geography and Cartography

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,508,232

Salary Outlook

$89,500

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,508,002

Salary Outlook

$89,487

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Economics

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,460,839

Salary Outlook

$86,776

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,454,096

Salary Outlook

$86,388

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,450,406

Salary Outlook

$86,176

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Accounting and Related Services

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,442,658

Salary Outlook

$85,731

Estimated Debt

$37,263

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Education, General

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,387,816

Salary Outlook

$82,578

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,356,841

Salary Outlook

$80,797

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,349,894

Salary Outlook

$80,398

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,348,144

Salary Outlook

$80,297

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,317,575

Salary Outlook

$78,540

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,315,309

Salary Outlook

$78,410

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.8 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,296,612

Salary Outlook

$77,335

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.8 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Policy Analysis

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,280,046

Salary Outlook

$76,382

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.9 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Economics

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,276,057

Salary Outlook

$76,153

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.9 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,268,147

Salary Outlook

$75,698

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

4.9 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,260,250

Salary Outlook

$75,244

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,255,786

Salary Outlook

$74,988

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,224,824

Salary Outlook

$73,208

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,220,442

Salary Outlook

$72,956

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,216,113

Salary Outlook

$72,707

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Security Science and Technology

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,200,510

Salary Outlook

$71,810

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,187,865

Salary Outlook

$71,083

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,170,986

Salary Outlook

$70,113

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,170,851

Salary Outlook

$70,105

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational/Instructional Media Design

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,157,174

Salary Outlook

$69,319

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,146,455

Salary Outlook

$68,702

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,139,237

Salary Outlook

$68,287

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,107,705

Salary Outlook

$66,475

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,098,438

Salary Outlook

$65,942

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,080,895

Salary Outlook

$64,933

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,050,258

Salary Outlook

$63,172

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,005,362

Salary Outlook

$60,591

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,003,164

Salary Outlook

$60,465

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$977,384

Salary Outlook

$58,983

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$964,807

Salary Outlook

$58,260

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

$957,114

Salary Outlook

$57,818

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$931,959

Salary Outlook

$56,371

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$930,887

Salary Outlook

$56,310

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$901,743

Salary Outlook

$54,634

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$894,511

Salary Outlook

$54,219

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$892,991

Salary Outlook

$54,131

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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63

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$890,427

Salary Outlook

$53,984

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$881,418

Salary Outlook

$53,466

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Administration

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$873,644

Salary Outlook

$53,019

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$862,151

Salary Outlook

$52,358

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Special Education and Teaching

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$853,156

Salary Outlook

$51,841

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$852,301

Salary Outlook

$51,792

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$842,980

Salary Outlook

$51,256

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Curriculum and Instruction

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$839,710

Salary Outlook

$51,068

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$838,163

Salary Outlook

$50,979

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$827,919

Salary Outlook

$50,390

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$823,822

Salary Outlook

$50,155

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$820,362

Salary Outlook

$49,956

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$815,288

Salary Outlook

$49,664

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$811,909

Salary Outlook

$49,470

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$808,639

Salary Outlook

$49,282

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$802,466

Salary Outlook

$48,927

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$801,855

Salary Outlook

$48,892

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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59

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$800,241

Salary Outlook

$48,799

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$797,798

Salary Outlook

$48,659

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$790,689

Salary Outlook

$48,250

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$786,700

Salary Outlook

$48,021

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sustainability Studies

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57

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$781,965

Salary Outlook

$47,748

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$780,391

Salary Outlook

$47,658

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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57

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$777,324

Salary Outlook

$47,482

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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56

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$765,181

Salary Outlook

$46,784

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

History

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$762,087

Salary Outlook

$46,606

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$752,223

Salary Outlook

$46,039

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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55

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$750,962

Salary Outlook

$45,966

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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52

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$712,157

Salary Outlook

$43,735

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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52

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$707,327

Salary Outlook

$43,458

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Visual and Performing Arts, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$693,596

Salary Outlook

$42,668

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$676,473

Salary Outlook

$41,684

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Music

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49

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$676,338

Salary Outlook

$41,676

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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47

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$645,633

Salary Outlook

$39,911

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$630,953

Salary Outlook

$39,067

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

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42

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$595,052

Salary Outlook

$37,003

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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41

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$585,893

Salary Outlook

$36,477

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$570,846

Salary Outlook

$35,612

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dance

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33

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$452,059

Salary Outlook

$28,783

Estimated Debt

$37,263

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,275,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,222,167

Value at risk

$1,053,433

Payback

2.9 years

MASTERS

Computer Software and Media Applications

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,182,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,158,777

Value at risk

$1,023,383

Payback

2.9 years

MASTERS

Computer Engineering

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,088,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,095,523

Value at risk

$993,397

Payback

3 years

MASTERS

Homeland Security

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,011,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,043,002

Value at risk

$968,498

Payback

3.1 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,891,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,961,770

Value at risk

$929,990

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,807,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,904,798

Value at risk

$902,982

Payback

3.3 years

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,782,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,887,404

Value at risk

$894,736

Payback

3.3 years

PROFESSIONAL

Law

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,641,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,792,034

Value at risk

$849,526

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Systems Engineering

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,632,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,785,915

Value at risk

$846,625

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,622,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,778,873

Value at risk

$843,287

Payback

3.5 years

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,490,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,689,447

Value at risk

$800,893

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Real Estate

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,427,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,647,087

Value at risk

$780,813

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,416,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,639,462

Value at risk

$777,198

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,400,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,628,757

Value at risk

$772,123

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,318,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,573,182

Value at risk

$745,778

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,287,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,551,623

Value at risk

$735,557

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Systems Engineering

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,224,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,509,196

Value at risk

$715,444

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Geography and Cartography

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,223,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,508,232

Value at risk

$714,988

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,222,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,508,002

Value at risk

$714,878

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Economics

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,153,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,460,839

Value at risk

$692,521

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,143,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,454,096

Value at risk

$689,324

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,137,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,450,406

Value at risk

$687,574

Payback

4.3 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Accounting and Related Services

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,126,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,442,658

Value at risk

$683,902

Payback

4.3 years

DOCTORAL

Education, General

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,045,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,387,816

Value at risk

$657,904

Payback

4.5 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,000,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,356,841

Value at risk

$643,219

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,989,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,349,894

Value at risk

$639,926

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,987,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,348,144

Value at risk

$639,096

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,942,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,317,575

Value at risk

$624,605

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

International Relations and National Security Studies

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,938,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,315,309

Value at risk

$623,531

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,911,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,296,612

Value at risk

$614,668

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Public Policy Analysis

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,886,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,280,046

Value at risk

$606,814

Payback

4.9 years

DOCTORAL

Economics

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,880,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,276,057

Value at risk

$604,923

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,869,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,268,147

Value at risk

$601,173

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,857,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,260,250

Value at risk

$597,430

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Physics

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,851,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,255,786

Value at risk

$595,314

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,805,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,224,824

Value at risk

$580,636

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,799,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,220,442

Value at risk

$578,558

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,792,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,216,113

Value at risk

$576,507

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Security Science and Technology

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,769,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,200,510

Value at risk

$569,110

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,750,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,187,865

Value at risk

$563,115

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,726,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,170,986

Value at risk

$555,114

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,725,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,170,851

Value at risk

$555,049

Payback

5.3 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational/Instructional Media Design

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,705,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,157,174

Value at risk

$548,566

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,689,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,146,455

Value at risk

$543,485

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Economics

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,679,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,139,237

Value at risk

$540,063

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,632,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,107,705

Value at risk

$525,115

Payback

5.6 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,619,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,098,438

Value at risk

$520,722

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Public Health

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,593,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,080,895

Value at risk

$512,405

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,548,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,050,258

Value at risk

$497,882

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,481,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,005,362

Value at risk

$476,598

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,478,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,003,164

Value at risk

$475,556

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,440,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$977,384

Value at risk

$463,336

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,422,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$964,807

Value at risk

$457,373

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,410,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$957,114

Value at risk

$453,726

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,373,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$931,959

Value at risk

$441,801

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,372,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$930,887

Value at risk

$441,293

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Social Work

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,329,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$901,743

Value at risk

$427,477

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,318,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$894,511

Value at risk

$424,049

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,316,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$892,991

Value at risk

$423,329

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,312,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$890,427

Value at risk

$422,113

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,299,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$881,418

Value at risk

$417,842

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Public Administration

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,287,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$873,644

Value at risk

$414,156

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,270,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$862,151

Value at risk

$408,709

Payback

7.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Special Education and Teaching

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,257,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$853,156

Value at risk

$404,444

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,256,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$852,301

Value at risk

$404,039

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,242,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$842,980

Value at risk

$399,620

Payback

7.3 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Curriculum and Instruction

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,237,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$839,710

Value at risk

$398,070

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,235,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$838,163

Value at risk

$397,337

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,220,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$827,919

Value at risk

$392,481

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,214,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$823,822

Value at risk

$390,538

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,209,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$820,362

Value at risk

$388,898

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,201,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$815,288

Value at risk

$386,492

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,196,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$811,909

Value at risk

$384,891

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,191,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$808,639

Value at risk

$383,341

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,182,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$802,466

Value at risk

$380,414

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,181,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$801,855

Value at risk

$380,125

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,179,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$800,241

Value at risk

$379,359

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,176,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$797,798

Value at risk

$378,202

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,165,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$790,689

Value at risk

$374,831

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,159,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$786,700

Value at risk

$372,940

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Sustainability Studies

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,152,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$781,965

Value at risk

$370,695

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,150,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$780,391

Value at risk

$369,949

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,145,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$777,324

Value at risk

$368,496

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,127,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$765,181

Value at risk

$362,739

Payback

8 years

MASTERS

History

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,123,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$762,087

Value at risk

$361,273

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,108,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$752,223

Value at risk

$356,597

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,106,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$750,962

Value at risk

$355,998

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,049,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$712,157

Value at risk

$337,603

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,042,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$707,327

Value at risk

$335,313

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Visual and Performing Arts, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,022,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$693,596

Value at risk

$328,804

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$997,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$676,473

Value at risk

$320,687

Payback

8.9 years

MASTERS

Music

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$996,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$676,338

Value at risk

$320,622

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

History

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$951,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$645,633

Value at risk

$306,067

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$930,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$630,953

Value at risk

$299,107

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$877,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$595,052

Value at risk

$282,088

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Music

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$863,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$585,893

Value at risk

$277,747

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$841,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$570,846

Value at risk

$270,614

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Dance

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$666,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$452,059

Value at risk

$214,301

Payback

12.9 years

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