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Minnesota State University--Mankato

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

Minnesota State University--Mankato looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,308,085 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 15.9 years.

4-year net cost

$76,556

Estimated debt

$39,809

Early salary signal

$97,546

Graduation rate

54%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($76,556), estimated debt ($39,809), early-career salary ($97,546), 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,308,085

Salary Outlook

$97,546

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,079,326

Salary Outlook

$81,009

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Management

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,060,249

Salary Outlook

$79,630

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,036,986

Salary Outlook

$77,949

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

5.1 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.

PROFESSIONAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,020,143

Salary Outlook

$76,731

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$988,042

Salary Outlook

$74,410

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$910,236

Salary Outlook

$68,786

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$882,915

Salary Outlook

$66,811

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$878,934

Salary Outlook

$66,523

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Educational Administration and Supervision

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$856,307

Salary Outlook

$64,887

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

6.1 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

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$855,509

Salary Outlook

$64,830

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

6.1 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

Engineering, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$853,221

Salary Outlook

$64,664

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

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

$848,107

Salary Outlook

$64,295

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Economics

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$830,476

Salary Outlook

$63,020

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$827,099

Salary Outlook

$62,776

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

MASTERS

Educational/Instructional Media Design

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$774,141

Salary Outlook

$58,948

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Civil Engineering

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$767,829

Salary Outlook

$58,491

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$766,351

Salary Outlook

$58,385

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Accounting and Related Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$754,202

Salary Outlook

$57,506

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$745,095

Salary Outlook

$56,848

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

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

Social Work

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$729,126

Salary Outlook

$55,694

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$719,242

Salary Outlook

$54,979

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

7.2 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

Mathematics

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$716,771

Salary Outlook

$54,800

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

7.3 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

Marketing

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$700,748

Salary Outlook

$53,642

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

BACHELORS

International Business

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$693,270

Salary Outlook

$53,102

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$665,583

Salary Outlook

$51,100

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

7.8 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.

MASTERS

Education, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$661,192

Salary Outlook

$50,783

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

7.8 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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$655,570

Salary Outlook

$50,376

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$636,440

Salary Outlook

$48,993

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

8.1 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

Special Education and Teaching

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$632,005

Salary Outlook

$48,673

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,241

Salary Outlook

$47,316

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Biology, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$608,234

Salary Outlook

$46,954

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$607,404

Salary Outlook

$46,894

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Political Science and Government

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$606,066

Salary Outlook

$46,798

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$604,879

Salary Outlook

$46,712

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Human Resources Management and Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$597,326

Salary Outlook

$46,166

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

CERTIFICATE

Geography and Cartography

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$597,185

Salary Outlook

$46,156

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$594,466

Salary Outlook

$45,959

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$579,188

Salary Outlook

$44,855

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

8.9 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

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$576,598

Salary Outlook

$44,667

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

8.9 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

Social Work

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,196

Salary Outlook

$44,349

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Communication and Media Studies

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$564,222

Salary Outlook

$43,773

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.1 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

Geography and Cartography

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$563,175

Salary Outlook

$43,697

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.1 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

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$561,913

Salary Outlook

$43,606

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.1 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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,421

Salary Outlook

$43,209

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,098

Salary Outlook

$42,535

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$533,266

Salary Outlook

$41,535

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.6 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.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$529,047

Salary Outlook

$41,230

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.7 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.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$525,756

Salary Outlook

$40,992

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.7 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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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$525,713

Salary Outlook

$40,989

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.7 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

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$520,220

Salary Outlook

$40,592

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.8 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

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$519,789

Salary Outlook

$40,561

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

9.8 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

Special Education and Teaching

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$515,786

Salary Outlook

$40,271

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Sociology

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$515,656

Salary Outlook

$40,262

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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.

CERTIFICATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$511,632

Salary Outlook

$39,971

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

10 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$509,840

Salary Outlook

$39,842

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

10 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

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$505,686

Salary Outlook

$39,541

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

10.1 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$501,834

Salary Outlook

$39,263

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

10.1 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$483,437

Salary Outlook

$37,933

Estimated Debt

$39,809

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$474,697

Salary Outlook

$37,301

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

10.7 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

English Language and Literature, General

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$451,672

Salary Outlook

$35,637

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

11.2 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.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$448,337

Salary Outlook

$35,396

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

11.2 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

Dance

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28

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$368,276

Salary Outlook

$29,608

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

13.4 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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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23

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$306,125

Salary Outlook

$25,115

Estimated Debt

$39,809

Payback

15.9 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,424,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,308,085

Value at risk

$1,116,539

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,000,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,079,326

Value at risk

$921,278

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Construction Management

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,965,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,060,249

Value at risk

$904,995

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,922,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,036,986

Value at risk

$885,138

Payback

5.1 years

PROFESSIONAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,890,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,020,143

Value at risk

$870,761

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,831,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$988,042

Value at risk

$843,362

Payback

5.3 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,687,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$910,236

Value at risk

$776,948

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,636,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$882,915

Value at risk

$753,629

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,629,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$878,934

Value at risk

$750,230

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,587,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$856,307

Value at risk

$730,917

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,585,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$855,509

Value at risk

$730,235

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Engineering, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,581,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$853,221

Value at risk

$728,283

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,572,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$848,107

Value at risk

$723,917

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Economics

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,539,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$830,476

Value at risk

$708,868

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,533,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$827,099

Value at risk

$705,985

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Educational/Instructional Media Design

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,434,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$774,141

Value at risk

$660,783

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,423,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$767,829

Value at risk

$655,395

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,420,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$766,351

Value at risk

$654,133

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,397,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$754,202

Value at risk

$643,762

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,381,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$745,095

Value at risk

$635,989

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

Social Work

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,351,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$729,126

Value at risk

$622,358

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,333,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$719,242

Value at risk

$613,922

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,328,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$716,771

Value at risk

$611,813

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,298,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$700,748

Value at risk

$598,136

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

International Business

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,285,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$693,270

Value at risk

$591,754

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,233,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$665,583

Value at risk

$568,121

Payback

7.8 years

MASTERS

Education, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,225,564

Risk-adjusted ROI

$661,192

Value at risk

$564,372

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,215,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$655,570

Value at risk

$559,574

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,179,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$636,440

Value at risk

$543,244

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,171,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$632,005

Value at risk

$539,459

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,136,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,241

Value at risk

$523,443

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,127,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$608,234

Value at risk

$519,170

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,125,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$607,404

Value at risk

$518,460

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,123,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$606,066

Value at risk

$517,318

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,121,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$604,879

Value at risk

$516,305

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,107,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$597,326

Value at risk

$509,858

Payback

8.6 years

CERTIFICATE

Geography and Cartography

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,106,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$597,185

Value at risk

$509,739

Payback

8.6 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,101,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$594,466

Value at risk

$507,418

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,073,564

Risk-adjusted ROI

$579,188

Value at risk

$494,376

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,068,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$576,598

Value at risk

$492,166

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,060,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,196

Value at risk

$488,408

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,045,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$564,222

Value at risk

$481,602

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,043,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$563,175

Value at risk

$480,709

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,041,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$561,913

Value at risk

$479,631

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,031,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,421

Value at risk

$474,943

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,014,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,098

Value at risk

$466,986

Payback

9.4 years

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$988,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$533,266

Value at risk

$455,178

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$980,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$529,047

Value at risk

$451,577

Payback

9.7 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$974,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$525,756

Value at risk

$448,768

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

History

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$974,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$525,713

Value at risk

$448,731

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$964,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$520,220

Value at risk

$444,044

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$963,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$519,789

Value at risk

$443,675

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$956,044

Risk-adjusted ROI

$515,786

Value at risk

$440,258

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$955,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$515,656

Value at risk

$440,148

Payback

9.9 years

CERTIFICATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$948,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$511,632

Value at risk

$436,712

Payback

10 years

CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$945,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$509,840

Value at risk

$435,184

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$937,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$505,686

Value at risk

$431,638

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$930,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$501,834

Value at risk

$428,350

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$896,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$483,437

Value at risk

$412,647

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$879,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$474,697

Value at risk

$405,187

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$837,204

Risk-adjusted ROI

$451,672

Value at risk

$385,532

Payback

11.2 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$831,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$448,337

Value at risk

$382,687

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

Dance

28

High Risk

On-time ROI

$682,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$368,276

Value at risk

$314,348

Payback

13.4 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

23

High Risk

On-time ROI

$567,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$306,125

Value at risk

$261,299

Payback

15.9 years

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