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Nova Southeastern 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

Nova Southeastern University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $2,729,913 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 17.9 years.

4-year net cost

$121,484

Estimated debt

$75,320

Early salary signal

$172,825

Graduation rate

63%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($121,484), estimated debt ($75,320), early-career salary ($172,825), 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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MASTERS

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,729,913

Salary Outlook

$172,825

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

DOCTORAL

Dentistry

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,911,193

Salary Outlook

$122,415

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Science

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,727,748

Salary Outlook

$111,120

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,584,676

Salary Outlook

$102,310

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Medicine

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,572,641

Salary Outlook

$101,569

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Optometry

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,572,388

Salary Outlook

$101,554

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,566,712

Salary Outlook

$101,204

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,540,300

Salary Outlook

$99,578

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,478,796

Salary Outlook

$95,791

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,379,289

Salary Outlook

$89,664

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,362,035

Salary Outlook

$88,602

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,306,043

Salary Outlook

$85,154

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,255,561

Salary Outlook

$82,046

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,236,977

Salary Outlook

$80,902

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,182,606

Salary Outlook

$77,554

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,168,798

Salary Outlook

$76,704

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,147,972

Salary Outlook

$75,421

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Law

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,145,134

Salary Outlook

$75,247

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Accounting and Related Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,144,893

Salary Outlook

$75,232

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

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

Taxation

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,103,000

Salary Outlook

$72,652

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,076,017

Salary Outlook

$70,991

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,037,887

Salary Outlook

$68,643

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,013,551

Salary Outlook

$67,145

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,011,094

Salary Outlook

$66,993

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$977,663

Salary Outlook

$64,935

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$971,038

Salary Outlook

$64,527

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Education, General

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$952,948

Salary Outlook

$63,413

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

10 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$943,244

Salary Outlook

$62,816

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$858,888

Salary Outlook

$57,622

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

11 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$857,710

Salary Outlook

$57,549

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

11 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$834,793

Salary Outlook

$56,138

Estimated Debt

$75,320

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$826,255

Salary Outlook

$55,612

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

11.4 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$810,686

Salary Outlook

$54,654

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

11.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$782,589

Salary Outlook

$52,924

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

11.9 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$778,307

Salary Outlook

$52,660

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$773,214

Salary Outlook

$52,347

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12.1 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Dispute Resolution

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$770,668

Salary Outlook

$52,190

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12.1 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$762,966

Salary Outlook

$51,716

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12.2 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$745,155

Salary Outlook

$50,619

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12.5 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$736,008

Salary Outlook

$50,056

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$716,766

Salary Outlook

$48,871

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$715,853

Salary Outlook

$48,815

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$711,027

Salary Outlook

$48,518

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

13 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$705,428

Salary Outlook

$48,173

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

13.1 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$704,832

Salary Outlook

$48,136

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

13.1 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$685,045

Salary Outlook

$46,918

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

13.5 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$670,109

Salary Outlook

$45,998

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

13.7 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$668,944

Salary Outlook

$45,926

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

13.8 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

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

$654,160

Salary Outlook

$45,016

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

14 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$648,282

Salary Outlook

$44,654

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

14.1 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,408

Salary Outlook

$44,600

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

14.2 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$625,961

Salary Outlook

$43,280

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

14.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$624,150

Salary Outlook

$43,168

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

14.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$621,705

Salary Outlook

$43,018

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

14.7 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$563,584

Salary Outlook

$39,439

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

16 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

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23

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,748

Salary Outlook

$35,324

Estimated Debt

$75,320

Payback

17.9 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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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MASTERS

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$4,309,936

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,729,913

Value at risk

$1,580,023

Payback

3.7 years

DOCTORAL

Dentistry

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,017,356

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,911,193

Value at risk

$1,106,163

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Computer Science

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,727,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,727,748

Value at risk

$999,988

Payback

5.7 years

DOCTORAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,501,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,584,676

Value at risk

$917,180

Payback

6.2 years

DOCTORAL

Medicine

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,482,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,572,641

Value at risk

$910,215

Payback

6.2 years

DOCTORAL

Optometry

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,482,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,572,388

Value at risk

$910,068

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,473,496

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,566,712

Value at risk

$906,784

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Medical Illustration and Informatics

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,431,796

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,540,300

Value at risk

$891,496

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,334,696

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,478,796

Value at risk

$855,900

Payback

6.6 years

DOCTORAL

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,177,596

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,379,289

Value at risk

$798,307

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,150,356

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,362,035

Value at risk

$788,321

Payback

7.1 years

DOCTORAL

Criminal Justice and Corrections

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,061,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,306,043

Value at risk

$755,913

Payback

7.4 years

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,982,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,255,561

Value at risk

$726,695

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,952,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,236,977

Value at risk

$715,939

Payback

7.8 years

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,867,076

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,182,606

Value at risk

$684,470

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Public Health

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,845,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,168,798

Value at risk

$676,478

Payback

8.2 years

DOCTORAL

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,812,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,147,972

Value at risk

$664,424

Payback

8.4 years

PROFESSIONAL

Law

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,807,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,145,134

Value at risk

$662,782

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,807,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,144,893

Value at risk

$662,643

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Taxation

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,741,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,103,000

Value at risk

$638,396

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,698,796

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,076,017

Value at risk

$622,779

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,638,596

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,037,887

Value at risk

$600,709

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,600,176

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,013,551

Value at risk

$586,625

Payback

9.4 years

MASTERS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,596,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,011,094

Value at risk

$585,202

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,543,516

Risk-adjusted ROI

$977,663

Value at risk

$565,853

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,533,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$971,038

Value at risk

$562,018

Payback

9.8 years

DOCTORAL

Education, General

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,504,496

Risk-adjusted ROI

$952,948

Value at risk

$551,548

Payback

10 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,489,176

Risk-adjusted ROI

$943,244

Value at risk

$545,932

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,355,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$858,888

Value at risk

$497,108

Payback

11 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,354,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$857,710

Value at risk

$496,426

Payback

11 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,317,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$834,793

Value at risk

$483,163

Payback

11.3 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,304,476

Risk-adjusted ROI

$826,255

Value at risk

$478,221

Payback

11.4 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,279,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$810,686

Value at risk

$469,210

Payback

11.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,235,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$782,589

Value at risk

$452,947

Payback

11.9 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,228,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$778,307

Value at risk

$450,469

Payback

12 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,220,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$773,214

Value at risk

$447,522

Payback

12.1 years

DOCTORAL

Dispute Resolution

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,216,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$770,668

Value at risk

$446,048

Payback

12.1 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,204,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$762,966

Value at risk

$441,590

Payback

12.2 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,176,436

Risk-adjusted ROI

$745,155

Value at risk

$431,281

Payback

12.5 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,161,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$736,008

Value at risk

$425,988

Payback

12.6 years

MASTERS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,131,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$716,766

Value at risk

$414,850

Payback

12.9 years

DOCTORAL

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,130,176

Risk-adjusted ROI

$715,853

Value at risk

$414,323

Payback

12.9 years

MASTERS

Social Work

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,122,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$711,027

Value at risk

$411,529

Payback

13 years

MASTERS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,113,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$705,428

Value at risk

$408,288

Payback

13.1 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,112,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$704,832

Value at risk

$407,944

Payback

13.1 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,081,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$685,045

Value at risk

$396,491

Payback

13.5 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,057,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$670,109

Value at risk

$387,847

Payback

13.7 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,056,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$668,944

Value at risk

$387,172

Payback

13.8 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,032,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$654,160

Value at risk

$378,616

Payback

14 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,023,496

Risk-adjusted ROI

$648,282

Value at risk

$375,214

Payback

14.1 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,022,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,408

Value at risk

$374,708

Payback

14.2 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$988,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$625,961

Value at risk

$362,295

Payback

14.6 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$985,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$624,150

Value at risk

$361,246

Payback

14.6 years

DOCTORAL

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$981,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$621,705

Value at risk

$359,831

Payback

14.7 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$889,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$563,584

Value at risk

$326,192

Payback

16 years

BACHELORS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

23

High Risk

On-time ROI

$784,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,748

Value at risk

$287,508

Payback

17.9 years

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