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Oklahoma State 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

Oklahoma State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,762,857 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 11.6 years.

4-year net cost

$69,788

Estimated debt

$36,290

Early salary signal

$103,575

Graduation rate

68%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($69,788), estimated debt ($36,290), early-career salary ($103,575), 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

Veterinary Medicine

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,762,857

Salary Outlook

$103,575

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,547,508

Salary Outlook

$91,255

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

4 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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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,477,716

Salary Outlook

$87,262

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

4.2 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

Accounting and Related Services

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,463,836

Salary Outlook

$86,468

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

4.2 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.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,333,263

Salary Outlook

$78,998

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,322,274

Salary Outlook

$78,369

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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

Fire Protection

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,309,786

Salary Outlook

$77,654

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

4.7 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

Educational Administration and Supervision

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,302,451

Salary Outlook

$77,235

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

4.7 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.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,296,152

Salary Outlook

$76,874

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

4.7 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.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,267,384

Salary Outlook

$75,229

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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.

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,243,456

Salary Outlook

$73,860

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,223,223

Salary Outlook

$72,702

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,196,514

Salary Outlook

$71,174

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,183,453

Salary Outlook

$70,427

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,171,796

Salary Outlook

$69,760

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,170,514

Salary Outlook

$69,687

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Education, General

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,143,437

Salary Outlook

$68,138

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,137,084

Salary Outlook

$67,774

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,120,055

Salary Outlook

$66,800

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Engineering

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,091,096

Salary Outlook

$65,143

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

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

$1,074,858

Salary Outlook

$64,214

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,061,415

Salary Outlook

$63,445

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,057,311

Salary Outlook

$63,210

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$994,063

Salary Outlook

$59,592

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$981,370

Salary Outlook

$58,866

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$948,730

Salary Outlook

$56,999

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architecture

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$908,483

Salary Outlook

$54,696

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$906,696

Salary Outlook

$54,594

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$895,258

Salary Outlook

$53,939

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$867,171

Salary Outlook

$52,333

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Business

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$857,519

Salary Outlook

$51,780

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$834,245

Salary Outlook

$50,449

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$825,847

Salary Outlook

$49,968

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$824,688

Salary Outlook

$49,902

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$807,495

Salary Outlook

$48,918

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$803,242

Salary Outlook

$48,675

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$791,039

Salary Outlook

$47,977

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$789,130

Salary Outlook

$47,868

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$781,782

Salary Outlook

$47,447

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

International Agriculture

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$776,778

Salary Outlook

$47,161

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$770,179

Salary Outlook

$46,784

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Philosophy

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$765,557

Salary Outlook

$46,519

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$757,936

Salary Outlook

$46,083

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$755,005

Salary Outlook

$45,915

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$751,991

Salary Outlook

$45,743

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Soil Sciences

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$734,308

Salary Outlook

$44,731

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$730,327

Salary Outlook

$44,504

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$723,333

Salary Outlook

$44,104

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$720,279

Salary Outlook

$43,929

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$701,655

Salary Outlook

$42,863

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$688,266

Salary Outlook

$42,097

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$686,685

Salary Outlook

$42,007

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Housing and Human Environments

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$681,231

Salary Outlook

$41,695

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$679,827

Salary Outlook

$41,615

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$676,745

Salary Outlook

$41,438

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Public Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$671,578

Salary Outlook

$41,143

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$671,210

Salary Outlook

$41,122

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$668,442

Salary Outlook

$40,963

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$666,915

Salary Outlook

$40,876

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$665,375

Salary Outlook

$40,788

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$663,466

Salary Outlook

$40,679

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

$647,160

Salary Outlook

$39,746

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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 Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$642,074

Salary Outlook

$39,455

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$626,872

Salary Outlook

$38,585

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$624,336

Salary Outlook

$38,440

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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.

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$620,628

Salary Outlook

$38,228

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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

Sociology

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$609,243

Salary Outlook

$37,577

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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

Hospitality Administration/Management

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$603,531

Salary Outlook

$37,250

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$582,521

Salary Outlook

$36,048

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

10.1 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.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$545,423

Salary Outlook

$33,925

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

10.7 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

Zoology/Animal Biology

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$531,516

Salary Outlook

$33,130

Estimated Debt

$36,290

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.

BACHELORS

History

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$500,090

Salary Outlook

$31,332

Estimated Debt

$36,290

Payback

11.6 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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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PROFESSIONAL

Veterinary Medicine

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,585,972

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,762,857

Value at risk

$823,115

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,270,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,547,508

Value at risk

$722,564

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,167,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,477,716

Value at risk

$689,976

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,147,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,463,836

Value at risk

$683,496

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,955,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,333,263

Value at risk

$622,529

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,939,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,322,274

Value at risk

$617,398

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Fire Protection

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,921,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,309,786

Value at risk

$611,566

Payback

4.7 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,910,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,302,451

Value at risk

$608,141

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,901,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,296,152

Value at risk

$605,200

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,859,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,267,384

Value at risk

$591,768

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,824,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,243,456

Value at risk

$580,596

Payback

4.9 years

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,794,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,223,223

Value at risk

$571,149

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,755,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,196,514

Value at risk

$558,678

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,736,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,183,453

Value at risk

$552,579

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,718,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,171,796

Value at risk

$547,136

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,717,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,170,514

Value at risk

$546,538

Payback

5.2 years

DOCTORAL

Education, General

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,677,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,143,437

Value at risk

$533,895

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,668,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,137,084

Value at risk

$530,928

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,643,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,120,055

Value at risk

$522,977

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Engineering

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,600,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,091,096

Value at risk

$509,456

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,576,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,074,858

Value at risk

$501,874

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,557,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,061,415

Value at risk

$495,597

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,550,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,057,311

Value at risk

$493,681

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,458,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$994,063

Value at risk

$464,149

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,439,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$981,370

Value at risk

$458,222

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,391,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$948,730

Value at risk

$442,982

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Architecture

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,332,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$908,483

Value at risk

$424,189

Payback

6.6 years

CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,330,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$906,696

Value at risk

$423,356

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,313,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$895,258

Value at risk

$418,014

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,272,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$867,171

Value at risk

$404,901

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

International Business

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,257,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$857,519

Value at risk

$400,393

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,223,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$834,245

Value at risk

$389,527

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,211,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$825,847

Value at risk

$385,605

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,209,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$824,688

Value at risk

$385,064

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,184,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$807,495

Value at risk

$377,037

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,178,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$803,242

Value at risk

$375,050

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,160,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$791,039

Value at risk

$369,353

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,157,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$789,130

Value at risk

$368,462

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,146,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$781,782

Value at risk

$365,030

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

International Agriculture

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,139,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$776,778

Value at risk

$362,694

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,129,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$770,179

Value at risk

$359,613

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,123,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$765,557

Value at risk

$357,455

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,111,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$757,936

Value at risk

$353,896

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,107,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$755,005

Value at risk

$352,527

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,103,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$751,991

Value at risk

$351,121

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Soil Sciences

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,077,172

Risk-adjusted ROI

$734,308

Value at risk

$342,864

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,071,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$730,327

Value at risk

$341,005

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,061,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$723,333

Value at risk

$337,739

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,056,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$720,279

Value at risk

$336,313

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,029,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$701,655

Value at risk

$327,617

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,009,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$688,266

Value at risk

$321,366

Payback

8.6 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,007,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$686,685

Value at risk

$320,627

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Housing and Human Environments

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$999,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$681,231

Value at risk

$318,081

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$997,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$679,827

Value at risk

$317,425

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$992,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$676,745

Value at risk

$315,987

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Public Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$985,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$671,578

Value at risk

$313,574

Payback

8.8 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$984,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$671,210

Value at risk

$313,402

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$980,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$668,442

Value at risk

$312,110

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$978,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$666,915

Value at risk

$311,397

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$976,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$665,375

Value at risk

$310,677

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$973,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$663,466

Value at risk

$309,786

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$949,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,160

Value at risk

$302,172

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$941,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$642,074

Value at risk

$299,798

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$919,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$626,872

Value at risk

$292,700

Payback

9.4 years

MASTERS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$915,852

Risk-adjusted ROI

$624,336

Value at risk

$291,516

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$910,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$620,628

Value at risk

$289,784

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$893,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$609,243

Value at risk

$284,469

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$885,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$603,531

Value at risk

$281,801

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$854,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$582,521

Value at risk

$271,991

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$800,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$545,423

Value at risk

$254,669

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Zoology/Animal Biology

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$779,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$531,516

Value at risk

$248,176

Payback

11 years

BACHELORS

History

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$733,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$500,090

Value at risk

$233,502

Payback

11.6 years

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