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Palm Beach State College

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

Worth comparing

Palm Beach State College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $684,664 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.2 years.

4-year net cost

$36,728

Estimated debt

$19,099

Early salary signal

$66,464

Graduation rate

41%

Why this score?

Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($36,728), estimated debt ($19,099), early-career salary ($66,464), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$684,664

Salary Outlook

$66,464

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$667,920

Salary Outlook

$64,873

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$627,229

Salary Outlook

$61,008

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

3.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,573

Salary Outlook

$54,297

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,088

Salary Outlook

$53,396

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$540,979

Salary Outlook

$52,816

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Fire Protection

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$532,570

Salary Outlook

$52,017

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,552

Salary Outlook

$48,596

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$460,337

Salary Outlook

$45,157

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$450,203

Salary Outlook

$44,194

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Real Estate

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$444,611

Salary Outlook

$43,663

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,156

Salary Outlook

$42,195

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$417,002

Salary Outlook

$41,040

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Legal Support Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$406,310

Salary Outlook

$40,025

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Security Science and Technology

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$405,497

Salary Outlook

$39,948

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$405,407

Salary Outlook

$39,939

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Computer Software and Media Applications

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$387,209

Salary Outlook

$38,211

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$384,146

Salary Outlook

$37,920

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$377,256

Salary Outlook

$37,265

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$375,375

Salary Outlook

$37,087

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Precision Metal Working

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$367,681

Salary Outlook

$36,356

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$363,936

Salary Outlook

$36,000

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$350,920

Salary Outlook

$34,764

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$349,040

Salary Outlook

$34,585

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$341,846

Salary Outlook

$33,902

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Design and Applied Arts

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$321,332

Salary Outlook

$31,953

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$302,617

Salary Outlook

$30,176

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$301,582

Salary Outlook

$30,078

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Hospitality Administration/Management

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$283,541

Salary Outlook

$28,364

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$269,966

Salary Outlook

$27,075

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$241,438

Salary Outlook

$24,365

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$231,509

Salary Outlook

$23,422

Estimated Debt

$19,099

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,667,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$684,664

Value at risk

$982,808

Payback

2.9 years

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,626,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$667,920

Value at risk

$958,772

Payback

2.9 years

CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,527,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$627,229

Value at risk

$900,363

Payback

3.1 years

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,355,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,573

Value at risk

$798,939

Payback

3.5 years

CERTIFICATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,332,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,088

Value at risk

$785,324

Payback

3.6 years

ASSOCIATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,317,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$540,979

Value at risk

$776,553

Payback

3.6 years

CERTIFICATE

Fire Protection

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,297,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$532,570

Value at risk

$764,482

Payback

3.7 years

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,209,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,552

Value at risk

$712,780

Payback

3.9 years

CERTIFICATE

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,121,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$460,337

Value at risk

$660,795

Payback

4.2 years

ASSOCIATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,096,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$450,203

Value at risk

$646,249

Payback

4.3 years

CERTIFICATE

Real Estate

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,082,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$444,611

Value at risk

$638,221

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,045,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,156

Value at risk

$616,036

Payback

4.5 years

ASSOCIATE

Computer and Information Sciences, General

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,015,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$417,002

Value at risk

$598,590

Payback

4.7 years

ASSOCIATE

Legal Support Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$989,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$406,310

Value at risk

$583,242

Payback

4.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Security Science and Technology

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$987,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$405,497

Value at risk

$582,075

Payback

4.8 years

CERTIFICATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$987,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$405,407

Value at risk

$581,945

Payback

4.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Computer Software and Media Applications

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$943,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$387,209

Value at risk

$555,823

Payback

5 years

CERTIFICATE

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$935,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$384,146

Value at risk

$551,426

Payback

5 years

ASSOCIATE

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$918,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$377,256

Value at risk

$541,536

Payback

5.1 years

CERTIFICATE

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$914,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$375,375

Value at risk

$538,837

Payback

5.1 years

CERTIFICATE

Precision Metal Working

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$895,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$367,681

Value at risk

$527,791

Payback

5.3 years

CERTIFICATE

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$886,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$363,936

Value at risk

$522,416

Payback

5.3 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$854,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$350,920

Value at risk

$503,732

Payback

5.5 years

ASSOCIATE

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$850,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$349,040

Value at risk

$501,032

Payback

5.5 years

CERTIFICATE

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$832,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$341,846

Value at risk

$490,706

Payback

5.6 years

ASSOCIATE

Design and Applied Arts

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$782,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$321,332

Value at risk

$461,260

Payback

6 years

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$737,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$302,617

Value at risk

$434,395

Payback

6.3 years

CERTIFICATE

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$734,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$301,582

Value at risk

$432,910

Payback

6.3 years

ASSOCIATE

Hospitality Administration/Management

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$690,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$283,541

Value at risk

$407,011

Payback

6.7 years

CERTIFICATE

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$657,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$269,966

Value at risk

$387,526

Payback

7.1 years

CERTIFICATE

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$588,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$241,438

Value at risk

$346,574

Payback

7.8 years

CERTIFICATE

Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$563,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$231,509

Value at risk

$332,323

Payback

8.2 years

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