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National 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

National University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,099,122 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12.8 years.

4-year net cost

$91,512

Estimated debt

$56,737

Early salary signal

$103,582

Graduation rate

43%

Why this score?

Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($91,512), estimated debt ($56,737), early-career salary ($103,582), 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

Computer Science

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,099,122

Salary Outlook

$103,582

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,054,985

Salary Outlook

$99,566

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

4.8 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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,001,487

Salary Outlook

$94,698

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Management Information Systems and Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$979,766

Salary Outlook

$92,722

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$975,600

Salary Outlook

$92,343

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$941,526

Salary Outlook

$89,242

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Educational Administration and Supervision

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$904,409

Salary Outlook

$85,865

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Engineering-Related Fields

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$892,769

Salary Outlook

$84,806

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$824,158

Salary Outlook

$78,562

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Manufacturing Engineering

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$796,762

Salary Outlook

$76,070

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$791,610

Salary Outlook

$75,601

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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 Science

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$779,875

Salary Outlook

$74,533

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$768,286

Salary Outlook

$73,478

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$767,557

Salary Outlook

$73,412

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Educational/Instructional Media Design

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$762,663

Salary Outlook

$72,967

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Accounting and Related Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$761,960

Salary Outlook

$72,903

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Public Administration

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$723,583

Salary Outlook

$69,411

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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.

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$723,214

Salary Outlook

$69,377

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$697,181

Salary Outlook

$67,008

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Human Resources Management and Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$660,107

Salary Outlook

$63,635

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$658,153

Salary Outlook

$63,457

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$657,673

Salary Outlook

$63,413

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Homeland Security

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,687

Salary Outlook

$62,505

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$645,681

Salary Outlook

$62,322

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Accounting and Related Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$643,932

Salary Outlook

$62,163

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,786

Salary Outlook

$61,604

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$633,654

Salary Outlook

$61,228

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$631,674

Salary Outlook

$61,047

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

7.8 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.

ASSOCIATE

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$627,560

Salary Outlook

$60,673

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

7.8 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.

MASTERS

Education, General

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$627,234

Salary Outlook

$60,643

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

7.8 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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$614,864

Salary Outlook

$59,518

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

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.

MASTERS

Homeland Security

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$609,687

Salary Outlook

$59,047

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

8.1 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.

MASTERS

Public Health

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$594,557

Salary Outlook

$57,670

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

8.3 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.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$569,399

Salary Outlook

$55,381

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

8.6 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

Public Health

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$563,732

Salary Outlook

$54,865

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

8.7 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$535,231

Salary Outlook

$52,272

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

9.1 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

Psychology, General

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$533,808

Salary Outlook

$52,142

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

9.1 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.

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$528,150

Salary Outlook

$51,627

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

9.2 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.

MASTERS

Security Science and Technology

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$528,013

Salary Outlook

$51,615

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

9.2 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.

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,430

Salary Outlook

$51,016

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

9.3 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

Sociology

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$516,758

Salary Outlook

$50,591

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Communication and Media Studies

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$504,877

Salary Outlook

$49,510

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$498,654

Salary Outlook

$48,943

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$476,247

Salary Outlook

$46,905

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$474,721

Salary Outlook

$46,766

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

10.2 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

History

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$472,055

Salary Outlook

$46,523

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

10.2 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

English Language and Literature, General

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$468,172

Salary Outlook

$46,170

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$464,186

Salary Outlook

$45,807

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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.

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,341

Salary Outlook

$42,636

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$421,617

Salary Outlook

$41,934

Estimated Debt

$56,737

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.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$368,197

Salary Outlook

$37,073

Estimated Debt

$56,737

Payback

12.8 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

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MASTERS

Computer Science

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,564,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,099,122

Value at risk

$1,465,326

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,461,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,054,985

Value at risk

$1,406,483

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,336,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,001,487

Value at risk

$1,335,161

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Management Information Systems and Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,285,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$979,766

Value at risk

$1,306,202

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,276,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$975,600

Value at risk

$1,300,648

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,196,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$941,526

Value at risk

$1,255,222

Payback

5.3 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,110,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$904,409

Value at risk

$1,205,739

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Engineering-Related Fields

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,082,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$892,769

Value at risk

$1,190,219

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,922,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$824,158

Value at risk

$1,098,750

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Manufacturing Engineering

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,858,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$796,762

Value at risk

$1,062,226

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,846,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$791,610

Value at risk

$1,055,358

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,819,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$779,875

Value at risk

$1,039,713

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,792,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$768,286

Value at risk

$1,024,262

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,790,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$767,557

Value at risk

$1,023,291

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Educational/Instructional Media Design

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,779,428

Risk-adjusted ROI

$762,663

Value at risk

$1,016,765

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,777,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$761,960

Value at risk

$1,015,828

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,688,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$723,583

Value at risk

$964,665

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,687,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$723,214

Value at risk

$964,174

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,626,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$697,181

Value at risk

$929,467

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,540,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$660,107

Value at risk

$880,041

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,535,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$658,153

Value at risk

$877,435

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,534,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$657,673

Value at risk

$876,795

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,511,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,687

Value at risk

$863,481

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,506,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$645,681

Value at risk

$860,807

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,502,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$643,932

Value at risk

$858,476

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,488,068

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,786

Value at risk

$850,282

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,478,428

Risk-adjusted ROI

$633,654

Value at risk

$844,774

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,473,808

Risk-adjusted ROI

$631,674

Value at risk

$842,134

Payback

7.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,464,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$627,560

Value at risk

$836,648

Payback

7.8 years

MASTERS

Education, General

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,463,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$627,234

Value at risk

$836,214

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,434,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$614,864

Value at risk

$819,724

Payback

8 years

MASTERS

Homeland Security

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,422,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$609,687

Value at risk

$812,821

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Public Health

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,387,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$594,557

Value at risk

$792,651

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,328,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$569,399

Value at risk

$759,109

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,315,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$563,732

Value at risk

$751,556

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,248,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$535,231

Value at risk

$713,557

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,245,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$533,808

Value at risk

$711,660

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,232,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$528,150

Value at risk

$704,118

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Security Science and Technology

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,231,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$528,013

Value at risk

$703,935

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,216,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,430

Value at risk

$695,158

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,205,688

Risk-adjusted ROI

$516,758

Value at risk

$688,930

Payback

9.4 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,177,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$504,877

Value at risk

$673,091

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,163,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$498,654

Value at risk

$664,794

Payback

9.7 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,111,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$476,247

Value at risk

$634,921

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,107,608

Risk-adjusted ROI

$474,721

Value at risk

$632,887

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

History

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,101,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$472,055

Value at risk

$629,333

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,092,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$468,172

Value at risk

$624,156

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,083,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$464,186

Value at risk

$618,842

Payback

10.4 years

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,001,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,341

Value at risk

$572,387

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$983,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$421,617

Value at risk

$562,091

Payback

11.3 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$859,068

Risk-adjusted ROI

$368,197

Value at risk

$490,871

Payback

12.8 years

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