CA | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Laguna College of Art and Design looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $625,119 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 30 years.
4-year net cost
$170,020
Estimated debt
$105,412
Early salary signal
$53,769
Graduation rate
52%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($170,020), estimated debt ($105,412), early-career salary ($53,769), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
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.
Programs
BACHELORS
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29
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$625,119
Salary Outlook
$53,769
Estimated Debt
$105,412
Payback
16.4 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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11
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$313,930
Salary Outlook
$30,303
Estimated Debt
$105,412
Payback
29.2 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
BACHELORS
Click to inspect salary, debt, payback, strengths, and risks.
11
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$199,784
Salary Outlook
$21,696
Estimated Debt
$105,412
Payback
30 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
29
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,208,660
Risk-adjusted ROI
$625,119
Value at risk
$583,541
Payback
16.4 years
BACHELORS
11
High Risk
On-time ROI
$606,980
Risk-adjusted ROI
$313,930
Value at risk
$293,050
Payback
29.2 years
BACHELORS
11
High Risk
On-time ROI
$386,280
Risk-adjusted ROI
$199,784
Value at risk
$186,496
Payback
30 years
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