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Marquette 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

Marquette University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 83%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $815,468 to $2,951,369, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$125,948

Estimated debt

$78,088

Early salary signal

$143,241

Graduation rate

83%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($125,948), estimated debt ($78,088), early-career salary ($143,241), 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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PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,951,369

Salary Outlook

$143,241

Estimated Debt

$78,088

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,239,358

Salary Outlook

$109,869

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,068,045

Salary Outlook

$101,840

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,974,966

Salary Outlook

$97,477

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,876,895

Salary Outlook

$92,881

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

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

$1,847,106

Salary Outlook

$91,485

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,774,097

Salary Outlook

$88,063

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,721,608

Salary Outlook

$85,603

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Economics

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,671,782

Salary Outlook

$83,267

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,670,667

Salary Outlook

$83,215

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

International Business

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,597,775

Salary Outlook

$79,799

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,574,227

Salary Outlook

$78,695

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Real Estate

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,552,459

Salary Outlook

$77,675

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Accounting and Related Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,544,188

Salary Outlook

$77,287

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,527,912

Salary Outlook

$76,524

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,521,438

Salary Outlook

$76,221

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Computer Engineering

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,519,591

Salary Outlook

$76,134

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,488,304

Salary Outlook

$74,668

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

8.8 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

Mechanical Engineering

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,455,619

Salary Outlook

$73,136

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

9 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

Biology, General

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,375,022

Salary Outlook

$69,358

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

9.4 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

Civil Engineering

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,362,091

Salary Outlook

$68,752

Estimated Debt

$78,088

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,360,843

Salary Outlook

$68,694

Estimated Debt

$78,088

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.

PROFESSIONAL

Law

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,311,699

Salary Outlook

$66,390

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

9.9 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.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,305,392

Salary Outlook

$66,095

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

9.9 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

Economics

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,271,858

Salary Outlook

$64,523

Estimated Debt

$78,088

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,268,497

Salary Outlook

$64,366

Estimated Debt

$78,088

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

Marketing

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,263,720

Salary Outlook

$64,142

Estimated Debt

$78,088

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

Business/Managerial Economics

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,258,129

Salary Outlook

$63,880

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

10.3 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,254,351

Salary Outlook

$63,703

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

10.3 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

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,195,355

Salary Outlook

$60,938

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

10.7 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.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,175,950

Salary Outlook

$60,028

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

10.9 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

Mathematics

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,170,309

Salary Outlook

$59,764

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

11 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

Political Science and Government

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,126,840

Salary Outlook

$57,726

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

11.3 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

Business/Corporate Communications

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,088,613

Salary Outlook

$55,935

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

11.7 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.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,048,589

Salary Outlook

$54,059

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

12.1 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.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,001,908

Salary Outlook

$51,871

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

12.6 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.

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$996,566

Salary Outlook

$51,620

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

12.7 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.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$976,563

Salary Outlook

$50,683

Estimated Debt

$78,088

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.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$971,919

Salary Outlook

$50,465

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

13 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.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$949,003

Salary Outlook

$49,391

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

13.3 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.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$948,804

Salary Outlook

$49,382

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

13.3 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.

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$934,874

Salary Outlook

$48,729

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

13.4 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.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$901,740

Salary Outlook

$47,176

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

13.9 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.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$899,344

Salary Outlook

$47,064

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

13.9 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.

BACHELORS

History

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$885,880

Salary Outlook

$46,433

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

14.1 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.

BACHELORS

Criminology

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$878,458

Salary Outlook

$46,085

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

14.2 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.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$845,973

Salary Outlook

$44,562

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

14.7 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.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$843,044

Salary Outlook

$44,425

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

14.7 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.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$823,739

Salary Outlook

$43,520

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

15 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.

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$815,468

Salary Outlook

$43,132

Estimated Debt

$78,088

Payback

15.2 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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PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,546,892

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,951,369

Value at risk

$595,523

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,691,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,239,358

Value at risk

$451,854

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,485,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,068,045

Value at risk

$417,287

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,373,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,974,966

Value at risk

$398,506

Payback

6.7 years

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,255,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,876,895

Value at risk

$378,717

Payback

7.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,219,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,847,106

Value at risk

$372,706

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,132,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,774,097

Value at risk

$357,975

Payback

7.4 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,068,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,721,608

Value at risk

$347,384

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Economics

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,009,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,671,782

Value at risk

$337,330

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,007,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,670,667

Value at risk

$337,105

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

International Business

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,920,172

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,597,775

Value at risk

$322,397

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,891,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,574,227

Value at risk

$317,645

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Real Estate

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,865,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,552,459

Value at risk

$313,253

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,855,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,544,188

Value at risk

$311,584

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,836,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,527,912

Value at risk

$308,300

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,828,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,521,438

Value at risk

$306,994

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,826,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,519,591

Value at risk

$306,621

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,788,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,488,304

Value at risk

$300,308

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,749,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,455,619

Value at risk

$293,713

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,652,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,375,022

Value at risk

$277,450

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,636,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,362,091

Value at risk

$274,841

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,635,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,360,843

Value at risk

$274,589

Payback

9.5 years

PROFESSIONAL

Law

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,576,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,311,699

Value at risk

$264,673

Payback

9.9 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,568,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,305,392

Value at risk

$263,400

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Economics

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,528,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,271,858

Value at risk

$256,634

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,524,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,268,497

Value at risk

$255,955

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,518,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,263,720

Value at risk

$254,992

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,511,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,258,129

Value at risk

$253,863

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,507,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,254,351

Value at risk

$253,101

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,436,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,195,355

Value at risk

$241,197

Payback

10.7 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,413,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,175,950

Value at risk

$237,282

Payback

10.9 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,406,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,170,309

Value at risk

$236,143

Payback

11 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,354,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,126,840

Value at risk

$227,372

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Business/Corporate Communications

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,308,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,088,613

Value at risk

$219,659

Payback

11.7 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,260,172

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,048,589

Value at risk

$211,583

Payback

12.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,204,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,001,908

Value at risk

$202,164

Payback

12.6 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,197,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$996,566

Value at risk

$201,086

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,173,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$976,563

Value at risk

$197,049

Payback

12.9 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,168,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$971,919

Value at risk

$196,113

Payback

13 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,140,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$949,003

Value at risk

$191,489

Payback

13.3 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,140,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$948,804

Value at risk

$191,448

Payback

13.3 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,123,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$934,874

Value at risk

$188,638

Payback

13.4 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,083,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$901,740

Value at risk

$181,952

Payback

13.9 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,080,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$899,344

Value at risk

$181,468

Payback

13.9 years

BACHELORS

History

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,064,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$885,880

Value at risk

$178,752

Payback

14.1 years

BACHELORS

Criminology

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,055,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$878,458

Value at risk

$177,254

Payback

14.2 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,016,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$845,973

Value at risk

$170,699

Payback

14.7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,013,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$843,044

Value at risk

$170,108

Payback

14.7 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$989,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$823,739

Value at risk

$166,213

Payback

15 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$980,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$815,468

Value at risk

$164,544

Payback

15.2 years

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