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Indiana State University

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

High upside

Indiana State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,036,336 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 7.6 years.

4-year net cost

$43,492

Estimated debt

$22,616

Early salary signal

$95,952

Graduation rate

43%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($43,492), estimated debt ($22,616), early-career salary ($95,952), 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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,036,336

Salary Outlook

$95,952

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

2.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,033,206

Salary Outlook

$95,668

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

2.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$967,616

Salary Outlook

$89,702

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

PROFESSIONAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$895,123

Salary Outlook

$83,109

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

2.7 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$834,886

Salary Outlook

$77,630

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$799,827

Salary Outlook

$74,442

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

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

Construction Management

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$795,230

Salary Outlook

$74,024

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.1 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

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$776,697

Salary Outlook

$72,338

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.1 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

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$769,614

Salary Outlook

$71,694

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$687,181

Salary Outlook

$64,196

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$684,480

Salary Outlook

$63,951

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$679,866

Salary Outlook

$63,531

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.6 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.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$671,307

Salary Outlook

$62,753

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.6 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.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$668,871

Salary Outlook

$62,531

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.6 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

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$663,374

Salary Outlook

$62,031

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.6 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

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$644,584

Salary Outlook

$60,322

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$643,984

Salary Outlook

$60,267

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

CERTIFICATE

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$631,943

Salary Outlook

$59,172

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$614,894

Salary Outlook

$57,622

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.9 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

Chemistry

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$612,741

Salary Outlook

$57,426

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$608,556

Salary Outlook

$57,045

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$605,049

Salary Outlook

$56,726

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

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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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$592,425

Salary Outlook

$55,578

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$571,251

Salary Outlook

$53,652

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

4.2 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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$563,978

Salary Outlook

$52,991

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$560,042

Salary Outlook

$52,633

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Human Resources Management and Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$559,819

Salary Outlook

$52,613

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Insurance

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,226

Salary Outlook

$52,286

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Marketing

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$548,113

Salary Outlook

$51,548

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$520,155

Salary Outlook

$49,005

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Accounting and Related Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$510,147

Salary Outlook

$48,095

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$508,123

Salary Outlook

$47,911

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Criminology

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$490,088

Salary Outlook

$46,270

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Political Science and Government

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$487,849

Salary Outlook

$46,067

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$483,398

Salary Outlook

$45,662

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$481,254

Salary Outlook

$45,467

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$471,649

Salary Outlook

$44,593

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Biology, General

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$468,159

Salary Outlook

$44,276

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$459,454

Salary Outlook

$43,484

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$455,723

Salary Outlook

$43,145

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$449,686

Salary Outlook

$42,596

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

BACHELORS

Interior Architecture

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$433,246

Salary Outlook

$41,101

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Criminology

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$427,225

Salary Outlook

$40,553

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$421,197

Salary Outlook

$40,005

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$418,452

Salary Outlook

$39,755

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Music

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$407,672

Salary Outlook

$38,775

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

5.8 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

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$406,917

Salary Outlook

$38,706

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

5.8 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

Communication and Media Studies

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,585

Salary Outlook

$37,584

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$383,814

Salary Outlook

$36,605

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

6.2 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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$380,615

Salary Outlook

$36,314

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

6.2 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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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$380,546

Salary Outlook

$36,307

Estimated Debt

$22,616

Payback

6.2 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

Apparel and Textiles

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$367,571

Salary Outlook

$35,127

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$362,828

Salary Outlook

$34,696

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Psychology, General

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$348,592

Salary Outlook

$33,401

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$331,766

Salary Outlook

$31,871

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

English Language and Literature, General

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$330,188

Salary Outlook

$31,727

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$310,077

Salary Outlook

$29,898

Estimated Debt

$22,616

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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,416,828

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,036,336

Value at risk

$1,380,492

Payback

2.4 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,409,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,033,206

Value at risk

$1,376,322

Payback

2.4 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,256,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$967,616

Value at risk

$1,288,952

Payback

2.5 years

PROFESSIONAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,087,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$895,123

Value at risk

$1,192,385

Payback

2.7 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,947,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$834,886

Value at risk

$1,112,142

Payback

2.9 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,865,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$799,827

Value at risk

$1,065,441

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Construction Management

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,854,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$795,230

Value at risk

$1,059,318

Payback

3.1 years

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,811,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$776,697

Value at risk

$1,034,631

Payback

3.1 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,794,808

Risk-adjusted ROI

$769,614

Value at risk

$1,025,194

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,602,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$687,181

Value at risk

$915,387

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,596,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$684,480

Value at risk

$911,788

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,585,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$679,866

Value at risk

$905,642

Payback

3.6 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,565,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$671,307

Value at risk

$894,241

Payback

3.6 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,559,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$668,871

Value at risk

$890,997

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,547,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$663,374

Value at risk

$883,674

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,503,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$644,584

Value at risk

$858,644

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,501,828

Risk-adjusted ROI

$643,984

Value at risk

$857,844

Payback

3.8 years

CERTIFICATE

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,473,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$631,943

Value at risk

$841,805

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,433,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$614,894

Value at risk

$819,094

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,428,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$612,741

Value at risk

$816,227

Payback

3.9 years

DOCTORAL

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,419,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$608,556

Value at risk

$810,652

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,411,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$605,049

Value at risk

$805,979

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,381,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$592,425

Value at risk

$789,163

Payback

4.1 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,332,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$571,251

Value at risk

$760,957

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,315,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$563,978

Value at risk

$751,270

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,306,068

Risk-adjusted ROI

$560,042

Value at risk

$746,026

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,305,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$559,819

Value at risk

$745,729

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Insurance

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,297,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,226

Value at risk

$740,942

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,278,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$548,113

Value at risk

$730,135

Payback

4.4 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,213,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$520,155

Value at risk

$692,893

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,189,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$510,147

Value at risk

$679,561

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,184,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$508,123

Value at risk

$676,865

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Criminology

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,142,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$490,088

Value at risk

$652,840

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,137,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$487,849

Value at risk

$649,859

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,127,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$483,398

Value at risk

$643,930

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,122,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$481,254

Value at risk

$641,074

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,099,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$471,649

Value at risk

$628,279

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,091,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$468,159

Value at risk

$623,629

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,071,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$459,454

Value at risk

$612,034

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,062,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$455,723

Value at risk

$607,065

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,048,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$449,686

Value at risk

$599,022

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Interior Architecture

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,010,368

Risk-adjusted ROI

$433,246

Value at risk

$577,122

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminology

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$996,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$427,225

Value at risk

$569,103

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$982,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$421,197

Value at risk

$561,071

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$975,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$418,452

Value at risk

$557,416

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Music

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$950,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$407,672

Value at risk

$543,056

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$948,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$406,917

Value at risk

$542,051

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$920,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,585

Value at risk

$525,623

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$895,088

Risk-adjusted ROI

$383,814

Value at risk

$511,274

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$887,628

Risk-adjusted ROI

$380,615

Value at risk

$507,013

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$887,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$380,546

Value at risk

$506,922

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Apparel and Textiles

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$857,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$367,571

Value at risk

$489,637

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$846,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$362,828

Value at risk

$483,320

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$812,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$348,592

Value at risk

$464,356

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$773,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$331,766

Value at risk

$441,942

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$770,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$330,188

Value at risk

$439,840

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$723,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$310,077

Value at risk

$413,051

Payback

7.6 years

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