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Indiana University of Pennsylvania

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 University of Pennsylvania looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,240,107 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12.7 years.

4-year net cost

$67,216

Estimated debt

$34,952

Early salary signal

$89,748

Graduation rate

56%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($67,216), estimated debt ($34,952), early-career salary ($89,748), 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

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,240,107

Salary Outlook

$89,748

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,190,758

Salary Outlook

$86,281

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$971,338

Salary Outlook

$70,865

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$964,722

Salary Outlook

$70,400

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$876,860

Salary Outlook

$64,228

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$851,037

Salary Outlook

$62,413

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$818,619

Salary Outlook

$60,136

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$804,942

Salary Outlook

$59,175

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

English Language and Literature, General

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$767,073

Salary Outlook

$56,514

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Biological and Physical Sciences

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$751,241

Salary Outlook

$55,402

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$726,439

Salary Outlook

$53,659

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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.

MASTERS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$724,341

Salary Outlook

$53,512

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$721,488

Salary Outlook

$53,311

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$704,802

Salary Outlook

$52,139

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$689,858

Salary Outlook

$51,089

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Physics

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$682,509

Salary Outlook

$50,573

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$667,199

Salary Outlook

$49,497

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$666,522

Salary Outlook

$49,450

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$660,360

Salary Outlook

$49,017

Estimated Debt

$34,952

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

Management Information Systems and Services

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$639,100

Salary Outlook

$47,523

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$630,185

Salary Outlook

$46,897

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$617,440

Salary Outlook

$46,001

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$617,429

Salary Outlook

$46,001

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$616,940

Salary Outlook

$45,966

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Criminology

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,299

Salary Outlook

$45,710

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$607,082

Salary Outlook

$45,274

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$605,894

Salary Outlook

$45,190

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$594,858

Salary Outlook

$44,415

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$588,619

Salary Outlook

$43,976

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,832

Salary Outlook

$42,867

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminology

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$559,554

Salary Outlook

$41,934

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$557,212

Salary Outlook

$41,770

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,579

Salary Outlook

$41,725

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$550,917

Salary Outlook

$41,328

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$550,539

Salary Outlook

$41,301

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$543,978

Salary Outlook

$40,840

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$541,269

Salary Outlook

$40,650

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$536,939

Salary Outlook

$40,346

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$535,341

Salary Outlook

$40,233

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$514,158

Salary Outlook

$38,745

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,625

Salary Outlook

$38,708

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$512,648

Salary Outlook

$38,639

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$502,579

Salary Outlook

$37,931

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$493,930

Salary Outlook

$37,324

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

9.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$466,941

Salary Outlook

$35,428

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$463,722

Salary Outlook

$35,201

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$446,536

Salary Outlook

$33,994

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

History

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$441,895

Salary Outlook

$33,668

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$440,263

Salary Outlook

$33,553

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$435,678

Salary Outlook

$33,231

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$431,493

Salary Outlook

$32,937

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

10.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

CERTIFICATE

Culinary Arts and Related Services

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$402,583

Salary Outlook

$30,906

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

11.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$354,434

Salary Outlook

$27,523

Estimated Debt

$34,952

Payback

12.7 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,234,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,240,107

Value at risk

$993,917

Payback

3.9 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,145,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,190,758

Value at risk

$954,366

Payback

4.1 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,749,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$971,338

Value at risk

$778,506

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,737,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$964,722

Value at risk

$773,202

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,579,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$876,860

Value at risk

$702,784

Payback

5.4 years

MASTERS

Public Health

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,533,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$851,037

Value at risk

$682,087

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,474,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$818,619

Value at risk

$656,105

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Economics

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,450,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$804,942

Value at risk

$645,142

Payback

5.9 years

DOCTORAL

English Language and Literature, General

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,381,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$767,073

Value at risk

$614,791

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Biological and Physical Sciences

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,353,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$751,241

Value at risk

$602,103

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,308,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$726,439

Value at risk

$582,225

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,304,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$724,341

Value at risk

$580,543

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,299,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$721,488

Value at risk

$578,256

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,269,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$704,802

Value at risk

$564,882

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,242,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$689,858

Value at risk

$552,906

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Physics

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,229,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$682,509

Value at risk

$547,015

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,201,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$667,199

Value at risk

$534,745

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,200,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$666,522

Value at risk

$534,202

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,189,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$660,360

Value at risk

$529,264

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,151,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$639,100

Value at risk

$512,224

Payback

7.4 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,135,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$630,185

Value at risk

$505,079

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,112,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$617,440

Value at risk

$494,864

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,112,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$617,429

Value at risk

$494,855

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,111,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$616,940

Value at risk

$494,464

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Criminology

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,104,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,299

Value at risk

$491,545

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,093,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$607,082

Value at risk

$486,562

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,091,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$605,894

Value at risk

$485,610

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,071,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$594,858

Value at risk

$476,766

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,060,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$588,619

Value at risk

$471,765

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,031,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,832

Value at risk

$459,112

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Criminology

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,008,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$559,554

Value at risk

$448,470

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,003,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$557,212

Value at risk

$446,592

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,002,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,579

Value at risk

$446,085

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$992,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$550,917

Value at risk

$441,547

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$991,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$550,539

Value at risk

$441,245

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$979,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$543,978

Value at risk

$435,986

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$975,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$541,269

Value at risk

$433,815

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$967,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$536,939

Value at risk

$430,345

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$964,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$535,341

Value at risk

$429,063

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$926,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$514,158

Value at risk

$412,086

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$925,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,625

Value at risk

$411,659

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$923,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$512,648

Value at risk

$410,876

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Music

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$905,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$502,579

Value at risk

$402,805

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$889,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$493,930

Value at risk

$395,874

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$841,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$466,941

Value at risk

$374,243

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$835,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$463,722

Value at risk

$371,662

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$804,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$446,536

Value at risk

$357,888

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

History

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$796,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$441,895

Value at risk

$354,169

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$793,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$440,263

Value at risk

$352,861

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$784,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$435,678

Value at risk

$349,186

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$777,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$431,493

Value at risk

$345,831

Payback

10.6 years

CERTIFICATE

Culinary Arts and Related Services

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$725,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$402,583

Value at risk

$322,661

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$638,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$354,434

Value at risk

$284,070

Payback

12.7 years

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