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Northwestern 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

Northwestern University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 95%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $537,077 to $5,428,091, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$116,668

Estimated debt

$72,334

Early salary signal

$227,083

Graduation rate

95%

Why this score?

Excellent Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($116,668), estimated debt ($72,334), early-career salary ($227,083), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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PROFESSIONAL

Law

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$5,428,091

Salary Outlook

$227,083

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$4,538,949

Salary Outlook

$190,631

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

3.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business/Commerce, General

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$4,467,373

Salary Outlook

$187,697

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

3.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering, Other

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,912,423

Salary Outlook

$164,946

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Science

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,652,794

Salary Outlook

$154,302

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

3.9 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,495,925

Salary Outlook

$147,871

Estimated Debt

$72,334

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,317,233

Salary Outlook

$140,545

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Community Organization and Advocacy

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,097,406

Salary Outlook

$131,533

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,004,331

Salary Outlook

$127,717

Estimated Debt

$72,334

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,846,339

Salary Outlook

$121,240

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,840,060

Salary Outlook

$120,983

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,718,941

Salary Outlook

$116,017

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,572,174

Salary Outlook

$110,000

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,528,300

Salary Outlook

$108,202

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering-Related Fields

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,485,682

Salary Outlook

$106,454

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,401,739

Salary Outlook

$103,013

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,380,354

Salary Outlook

$102,136

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,351,035

Salary Outlook

$100,934

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,297,154

Salary Outlook

$98,725

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,286,404

Salary Outlook

$98,285

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,268,177

Salary Outlook

$97,537

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Statistics

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,223,161

Salary Outlook

$95,692

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,130,219

Salary Outlook

$91,882

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Chemistry

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,100,482

Salary Outlook

$90,663

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,097,951

Salary Outlook

$90,559

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,096,391

Salary Outlook

$90,495

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,001,661

Salary Outlook

$86,611

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,993,118

Salary Outlook

$86,261

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,953,297

Salary Outlook

$84,628

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,926,166

Salary Outlook

$83,516

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,848,578

Salary Outlook

$80,335

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Legal Professions and Studies, Other

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,833,338

Salary Outlook

$79,711

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,809,955

Salary Outlook

$78,752

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,768,744

Salary Outlook

$77,062

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,758,832

Salary Outlook

$76,656

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Manufacturing Engineering

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,750,118

Salary Outlook

$76,299

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,720,266

Salary Outlook

$75,075

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,699,661

Salary Outlook

$74,230

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,680,464

Salary Outlook

$73,443

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,668,725

Salary Outlook

$72,962

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,661,856

Salary Outlook

$72,680

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,620,551

Salary Outlook

$70,987

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,525,231

Salary Outlook

$67,079

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Community Organization and Advocacy

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,500,744

Salary Outlook

$66,075

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,472,319

Salary Outlook

$64,910

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,461,189

Salary Outlook

$64,454

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,452,989

Salary Outlook

$64,118

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,452,532

Salary Outlook

$64,099

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,416,002

Salary Outlook

$62,601

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,391,421

Salary Outlook

$61,593

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Policy Analysis

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,387,349

Salary Outlook

$61,427

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,385,504

Salary Outlook

$61,351

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,321,044

Salary Outlook

$58,708

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,306,013

Salary Outlook

$58,092

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,290,203

Salary Outlook

$57,444

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

10.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,282,307

Salary Outlook

$57,120

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

10.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,255,442

Salary Outlook

$56,019

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,254,719

Salary Outlook

$55,989

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,243,303

Salary Outlook

$55,521

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

10.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Journalism

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,234,437

Salary Outlook

$55,158

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

11 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

History

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,223,079

Salary Outlook

$54,692

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,209,627

Salary Outlook

$54,141

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

11.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Music

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,155,613

Salary Outlook

$51,926

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

11.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

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41

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,143,189

Salary Outlook

$51,417

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

11.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, Other

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,085,844

Salary Outlook

$49,066

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

12.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,071,423

Salary Outlook

$48,475

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

12.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,044,995

Salary Outlook

$47,391

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

12.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,018,625

Salary Outlook

$46,310

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

13.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$921,726

Salary Outlook

$42,338

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

14.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$914,039

Salary Outlook

$42,023

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

14.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$868,301

Salary Outlook

$40,147

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

15.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$827,300

Salary Outlook

$38,466

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

15.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Music

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21

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$537,077

Salary Outlook

$26,568

Estimated Debt

$72,334

Payback

22.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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PROFESSIONAL

Law

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$5,705,972

Risk-adjusted ROI

$5,428,091

Value at risk

$277,881

Payback

2.7 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$4,771,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$4,538,949

Value at risk

$232,363

Payback

3.2 years

MASTERS

Business/Commerce, General

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$4,696,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$4,467,373

Value at risk

$228,699

Payback

3.2 years

MASTERS

Engineering, Other

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$4,112,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,912,423

Value at risk

$200,289

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Computer Science

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,839,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,652,794

Value at risk

$186,998

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,674,892

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,495,925

Value at risk

$178,967

Payback

4.1 years

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,487,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,317,233

Value at risk

$169,819

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Community Organization and Advocacy

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,255,972

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,097,406

Value at risk

$158,566

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,158,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,004,331

Value at risk

$153,801

Payback

4.8 years

PROFESSIONAL

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,992,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,846,339

Value at risk

$145,713

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,985,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,840,060

Value at risk

$145,392

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,858,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,718,941

Value at risk

$139,191

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,703,852

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,572,174

Value at risk

$131,678

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,657,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,528,300

Value at risk

$129,432

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Engineering-Related Fields

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,612,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,485,682

Value at risk

$127,250

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,524,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,401,739

Value at risk

$122,953

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,502,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,380,354

Value at risk

$121,858

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,471,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,351,035

Value at risk

$120,357

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,414,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,297,154

Value at risk

$117,598

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Economics

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,403,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,286,404

Value at risk

$117,048

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,384,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,268,177

Value at risk

$116,115

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Statistics

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,336,972

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,223,161

Value at risk

$113,811

Payback

6.3 years

DOCTORAL

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,239,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,130,219

Value at risk

$109,053

Payback

6.6 years

DOCTORAL

Chemistry

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,208,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,100,482

Value at risk

$107,530

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,205,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,097,951

Value at risk

$107,401

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,203,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,096,391

Value at risk

$107,321

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,104,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,001,661

Value at risk

$102,471

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,095,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,993,118

Value at risk

$102,034

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,053,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,953,297

Value at risk

$99,995

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,024,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,926,166

Value at risk

$98,606

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,943,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,848,578

Value at risk

$94,634

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Legal Professions and Studies, Other

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,927,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,833,338

Value at risk

$93,854

Payback

7.6 years

POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,902,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,809,955

Value at risk

$92,657

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,859,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,768,744

Value at risk

$90,548

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,848,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,758,832

Value at risk

$90,040

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Manufacturing Engineering

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,839,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,750,118

Value at risk

$89,594

Payback

8 years

MASTERS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,808,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,720,266

Value at risk

$88,066

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,786,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,699,661

Value at risk

$87,011

Payback

8.2 years

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,766,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,680,464

Value at risk

$86,028

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,754,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,668,725

Value at risk

$85,427

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,746,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,661,856

Value at risk

$85,076

Payback

8.3 years

DOCTORAL

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,703,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,620,551

Value at risk

$82,961

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,603,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,525,231

Value at risk

$78,081

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Community Organization and Advocacy

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,577,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,500,744

Value at risk

$76,828

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,547,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,472,319

Value at risk

$75,373

Payback

9.3 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,535,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,461,189

Value at risk

$74,803

Payback

9.4 years

MASTERS

Public Health

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,527,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,452,989

Value at risk

$74,383

Payback

9.5 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,526,892

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,452,532

Value at risk

$74,360

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,488,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,416,002

Value at risk

$72,490

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

History

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,462,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,391,421

Value at risk

$71,231

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Public Policy Analysis

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,458,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,387,349

Value at risk

$71,023

Payback

9.9 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,456,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,385,504

Value at risk

$70,928

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,388,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,321,044

Value at risk

$67,628

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,372,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,306,013

Value at risk

$66,859

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,356,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,290,203

Value at risk

$66,049

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,347,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,282,307

Value at risk

$65,645

Payback

10.6 years

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,319,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,255,442

Value at risk

$64,270

Payback

10.8 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,318,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,254,719

Value at risk

$64,233

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,306,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,243,303

Value at risk

$63,649

Payback

10.9 years

MASTERS

Journalism

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,297,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,234,437

Value at risk

$63,195

Payback

11 years

DOCTORAL

History

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,285,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,223,079

Value at risk

$62,613

Payback

11.1 years

MASTERS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,271,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,209,627

Value at risk

$61,925

Payback

11.2 years

DOCTORAL

Music

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,214,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,155,613

Value at risk

$59,159

Payback

11.7 years

MASTERS

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,201,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,143,189

Value at risk

$58,523

Payback

11.8 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, Other

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,141,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,085,844

Value at risk

$55,588

Payback

12.4 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,126,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,071,423

Value at risk

$54,849

Payback

12.5 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,098,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,044,995

Value at risk

$53,497

Payback

12.8 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,070,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,018,625

Value at risk

$52,147

Payback

13.1 years

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$968,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$921,726

Value at risk

$47,186

Payback

14.3 years

BACHELORS

Music

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$960,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$914,039

Value at risk

$46,793

Payback

14.4 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$912,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$868,301

Value at risk

$44,451

Payback

15.1 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$869,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$827,300

Value at risk

$42,352

Payback

15.8 years

MASTERS

Music

21

High Risk

On-time ROI

$564,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$537,077

Value at risk

$27,495

Payback

22.8 years

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