OK | PUBLIC
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
Northeastern State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $826,957 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.8 years.
4-year net cost
$50,840
Estimated debt
$26,437
Early salary signal
$93,191
Graduation rate
35%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($50,840), estimated debt ($26,437), early-career salary ($93,191), 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.
Programs
PROFESSIONAL
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$826,957
Salary Outlook
$93,191
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
2.8 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
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78
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$665,900
Salary Outlook
$75,428
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
3.5 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
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71
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$568,172
Salary Outlook
$64,649
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
4.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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71
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$561,531
Salary Outlook
$63,916
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
4.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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64
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$472,813
Salary Outlook
$54,131
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
4.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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64
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$471,943
Salary Outlook
$54,035
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
4.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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63
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$461,886
Salary Outlook
$52,926
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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62
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$447,226
Salary Outlook
$51,309
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
5.2 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
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61
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$441,965
Salary Outlook
$50,729
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
5.2 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
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58
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$413,266
Salary Outlook
$47,564
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
5.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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58
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$410,947
Salary Outlook
$47,308
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
5.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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56
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$389,010
Salary Outlook
$44,888
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
5.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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55
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$373,303
Salary Outlook
$43,156
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$370,580
Salary Outlook
$42,856
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$367,992
Salary Outlook
$42,570
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$367,334
Salary Outlook
$42,498
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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54
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$363,755
Salary Outlook
$42,103
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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53
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$359,576
Salary Outlook
$41,642
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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53
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$359,427
Salary Outlook
$41,625
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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53
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$358,755
Salary Outlook
$41,551
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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.
MASTERS
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53
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$353,727
Salary Outlook
$40,997
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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.
MASTERS
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$343,445
Salary Outlook
$39,863
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
6.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$342,561
Salary Outlook
$39,765
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
6.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$337,518
Salary Outlook
$39,209
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
6.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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50
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$334,590
Salary Outlook
$38,886
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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49
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$321,882
Salary Outlook
$37,484
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$318,707
Salary Outlook
$37,134
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$318,311
Salary Outlook
$37,091
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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47
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$310,913
Salary Outlook
$36,275
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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47
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$308,056
Salary Outlook
$35,960
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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46
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$303,615
Salary Outlook
$35,470
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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45
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$293,644
Salary Outlook
$34,370
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
7.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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44
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$286,939
Salary Outlook
$33,630
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
7.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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43
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$276,961
Salary Outlook
$32,530
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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.
BACHELORS
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42
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$266,848
Salary Outlook
$31,415
Estimated Debt
$26,437
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
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41
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$261,183
Salary Outlook
$30,790
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
8.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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40
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$255,929
Salary Outlook
$30,210
Estimated Debt
$26,437
Payback
8.8 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.
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ROI Snapshot
PROFESSIONAL
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,338,680
Risk-adjusted ROI
$826,957
Value at risk
$1,511,723
Payback
2.8 years
BACHELORS
78
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,883,200
Risk-adjusted ROI
$665,900
Value at risk
$1,217,300
Payback
3.5 years
MASTERS
71
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,606,820
Risk-adjusted ROI
$568,172
Value at risk
$1,038,648
Payback
4.1 years
MASTERS
71
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,588,040
Risk-adjusted ROI
$561,531
Value at risk
$1,026,509
Payback
4.1 years
MASTERS
64
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,337,140
Risk-adjusted ROI
$472,813
Value at risk
$864,327
Payback
4.9 years
BACHELORS
64
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,334,680
Risk-adjusted ROI
$471,943
Value at risk
$862,737
Payback
4.9 years
BACHELORS
63
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,306,240
Risk-adjusted ROI
$461,886
Value at risk
$844,354
Payback
5 years
BACHELORS
62
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,264,780
Risk-adjusted ROI
$447,226
Value at risk
$817,554
Payback
5.2 years
MASTERS
61
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,249,900
Risk-adjusted ROI
$441,965
Value at risk
$807,935
Payback
5.2 years
MASTERS
58
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,168,740
Risk-adjusted ROI
$413,266
Value at risk
$755,474
Payback
5.6 years
BACHELORS
58
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,162,180
Risk-adjusted ROI
$410,947
Value at risk
$751,233
Payback
5.6 years
BACHELORS
56
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,100,140
Risk-adjusted ROI
$389,010
Value at risk
$711,130
Payback
5.9 years
BACHELORS
55
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,055,720
Risk-adjusted ROI
$373,303
Value at risk
$682,417
Payback
6.1 years
BACHELORS
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,048,020
Risk-adjusted ROI
$370,580
Value at risk
$677,440
Payback
6.2 years
BACHELORS
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,040,700
Risk-adjusted ROI
$367,992
Value at risk
$672,708
Payback
6.2 years
BACHELORS
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,038,840
Risk-adjusted ROI
$367,334
Value at risk
$671,506
Payback
6.2 years
BACHELORS
54
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,028,720
Risk-adjusted ROI
$363,755
Value at risk
$664,965
Payback
6.3 years
BACHELORS
53
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,016,900
Risk-adjusted ROI
$359,576
Value at risk
$657,324
Payback
6.3 years
MASTERS
53
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,016,480
Risk-adjusted ROI
$359,427
Value at risk
$657,053
Payback
6.4 years
BACHELORS
53
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,014,580
Risk-adjusted ROI
$358,755
Value at risk
$655,825
Payback
6.4 years
MASTERS
53
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,000,360
Risk-adjusted ROI
$353,727
Value at risk
$646,633
Payback
6.4 years
MASTERS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$971,280
Risk-adjusted ROI
$343,445
Value at risk
$627,835
Payback
6.6 years
BACHELORS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$968,780
Risk-adjusted ROI
$342,561
Value at risk
$626,219
Payback
6.6 years
BACHELORS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$954,520
Risk-adjusted ROI
$337,518
Value at risk
$617,002
Payback
6.7 years
BACHELORS
50
High Risk
On-time ROI
$946,240
Risk-adjusted ROI
$334,590
Value at risk
$611,650
Payback
6.8 years
BACHELORS
49
High Risk
On-time ROI
$910,300
Risk-adjusted ROI
$321,882
Value at risk
$588,418
Payback
7.1 years
BACHELORS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$901,320
Risk-adjusted ROI
$318,707
Value at risk
$582,613
Payback
7.1 years
MASTERS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$900,200
Risk-adjusted ROI
$318,311
Value at risk
$581,889
Payback
7.1 years
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$879,280
Risk-adjusted ROI
$310,913
Value at risk
$568,367
Payback
7.3 years
BACHELORS
47
High Risk
On-time ROI
$871,200
Risk-adjusted ROI
$308,056
Value at risk
$563,144
Payback
7.4 years
BACHELORS
46
High Risk
On-time ROI
$858,640
Risk-adjusted ROI
$303,615
Value at risk
$555,025
Payback
7.5 years
BACHELORS
45
High Risk
On-time ROI
$830,440
Risk-adjusted ROI
$293,644
Value at risk
$536,796
Payback
7.7 years
BACHELORS
44
High Risk
On-time ROI
$811,480
Risk-adjusted ROI
$286,939
Value at risk
$524,541
Payback
7.9 years
BACHELORS
43
High Risk
On-time ROI
$783,260
Risk-adjusted ROI
$276,961
Value at risk
$506,299
Payback
8.1 years
BACHELORS
42
High Risk
On-time ROI
$754,660
Risk-adjusted ROI
$266,848
Value at risk
$487,812
Payback
8.4 years
BACHELORS
41
High Risk
On-time ROI
$738,640
Risk-adjusted ROI
$261,183
Value at risk
$477,457
Payback
8.6 years
BACHELORS
40
High Risk
On-time ROI
$723,780
Risk-adjusted ROI
$255,929
Value at risk
$467,851
Payback
8.8 years
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