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Pennsylvania Western 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

Pennsylvania Western University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,588,107 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 14.7 years.

4-year net cost

$73,024

Estimated debt

$37,972

Early salary signal

$122,231

Graduation rate

52%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($73,024), estimated debt ($37,972), early-career salary ($122,231), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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ASSOCIATE

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,588,107

Salary Outlook

$122,231

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

3.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,286,030

Salary Outlook

$99,523

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,140,901

Salary Outlook

$88,613

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Software and Media Applications

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$956,146

Salary Outlook

$74,725

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational Administration and Supervision

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$875,214

Salary Outlook

$68,641

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$825,336

Salary Outlook

$64,891

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$813,974

Salary Outlook

$64,037

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$775,863

Salary Outlook

$61,172

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$765,228

Salary Outlook

$60,373

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$759,065

Salary Outlook

$59,909

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$721,265

Salary Outlook

$57,068

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$719,823

Salary Outlook

$56,960

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

ASSOCIATE

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$710,339

Salary Outlook

$56,247

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Systems Science and Theory

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$696,943

Salary Outlook

$55,240

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$694,744

Salary Outlook

$55,074

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$670,682

Salary Outlook

$53,265

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,014

Salary Outlook

$51,486

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Sciences, General

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$641,162

Salary Outlook

$51,046

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$638,879

Salary Outlook

$50,875

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$633,276

Salary Outlook

$50,454

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$627,134

Salary Outlook

$49,992

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$623,907

Salary Outlook

$49,749

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$619,155

Salary Outlook

$49,392

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,105

Salary Outlook

$48,937

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$591,077

Salary Outlook

$47,281

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

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.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$587,248

Salary Outlook

$46,993

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$581,593

Salary Outlook

$46,568

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,974

Salary Outlook

$46,071

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

MASTERS

Social Work

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$569,007

Salary Outlook

$45,622

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$568,323

Salary Outlook

$45,571

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$561,059

Salary Outlook

$45,025

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$559,244

Salary Outlook

$44,888

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$557,220

Salary Outlook

$44,736

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,297

Salary Outlook

$44,667

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$546,450

Salary Outlook

$43,926

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$539,540

Salary Outlook

$43,407

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$539,218

Salary Outlook

$43,383

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$538,139

Salary Outlook

$43,302

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$533,335

Salary Outlook

$42,941

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$530,855

Salary Outlook

$42,754

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$525,771

Salary Outlook

$42,372

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$518,466

Salary Outlook

$41,823

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,309

Salary Outlook

$41,435

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

9.2 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.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,458

Salary Outlook

$40,168

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

9.5 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$488,407

Salary Outlook

$39,563

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

9.6 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$479,016

Salary Outlook

$38,857

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$475,904

Salary Outlook

$38,623

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$465,953

Salary Outlook

$37,875

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$465,320

Salary Outlook

$37,828

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$461,367

Salary Outlook

$37,530

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$459,665

Salary Outlook

$37,403

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.2 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$454,643

Salary Outlook

$37,025

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.3 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$452,848

Salary Outlook

$36,890

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.3 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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Criminal Justice and Corrections

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$449,652

Salary Outlook

$36,650

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.4 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$438,405

Salary Outlook

$35,804

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.6 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$433,559

Salary Outlook

$35,440

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.7 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$432,148

Salary Outlook

$35,334

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.7 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Biological and Physical Sciences

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$431,857

Salary Outlook

$35,312

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.8 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$431,774

Salary Outlook

$35,306

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

10.8 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$420,527

Salary Outlook

$34,460

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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Business Administration, Management and Operations

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$416,594

Salary Outlook

$34,165

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

11.1 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$406,592

Salary Outlook

$33,413

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$404,776

Salary Outlook

$33,276

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Social Sciences, General

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$403,946

Salary Outlook

$33,214

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Music

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$393,196

Salary Outlook

$32,406

Estimated Debt

$37,972

Payback

11.7 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$386,016

Salary Outlook

$31,866

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$354,463

Salary Outlook

$29,494

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$353,124

Salary Outlook

$29,394

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

History

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$352,035

Salary Outlook

$29,312

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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24

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$305,644

Salary Outlook

$25,824

Estimated Debt

$37,972

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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ASSOCIATE

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,061,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,588,107

Value at risk

$1,473,009

Payback

3.1 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,478,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,286,030

Value at risk

$1,192,826

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,199,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,140,901

Value at risk

$1,058,215

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Computer Software and Media Applications

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,842,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$956,146

Value at risk

$886,850

Payback

5.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational Administration and Supervision

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,686,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$875,214

Value at risk

$811,782

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,590,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$825,336

Value at risk

$765,520

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,568,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$813,974

Value at risk

$754,982

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,495,496

Risk-adjusted ROI

$775,863

Value at risk

$719,633

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,474,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$765,228

Value at risk

$709,768

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,463,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$759,065

Value at risk

$704,051

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,390,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$721,265

Value at risk

$668,991

Payback

6.7 years

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,387,476

Risk-adjusted ROI

$719,823

Value at risk

$667,653

Payback

6.7 years

ASSOCIATE

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,369,196

Risk-adjusted ROI

$710,339

Value at risk

$658,857

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Systems Science and Theory

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,343,376

Risk-adjusted ROI

$696,943

Value at risk

$646,433

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,339,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$694,744

Value at risk

$644,392

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,292,756

Risk-adjusted ROI

$670,682

Value at risk

$622,074

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,247,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,014

Value at risk

$600,122

Payback

7.4 years

MASTERS

Social Sciences, General

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,235,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$641,162

Value at risk

$594,694

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,231,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$638,879

Value at risk

$592,577

Payback

7.5 years

ASSOCIATE

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,220,656

Risk-adjusted ROI

$633,276

Value at risk

$587,380

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,208,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$627,134

Value at risk

$581,682

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,202,596

Risk-adjusted ROI

$623,907

Value at risk

$578,689

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,193,436

Risk-adjusted ROI

$619,155

Value at risk

$574,281

Payback

7.7 years

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,181,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,105

Value at risk

$568,671

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,139,316

Risk-adjusted ROI

$591,077

Value at risk

$548,239

Payback

8 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,131,936

Risk-adjusted ROI

$587,248

Value at risk

$544,688

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,121,036

Risk-adjusted ROI

$581,593

Value at risk

$539,443

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,108,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,974

Value at risk

$533,302

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Social Work

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,096,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$569,007

Value at risk

$527,769

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,095,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$568,323

Value at risk

$527,133

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,081,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$561,059

Value at risk

$520,397

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,077,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$559,244

Value at risk

$518,712

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,074,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$557,220

Value at risk

$516,836

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,072,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,297

Value at risk

$515,979

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,053,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$546,450

Value at risk

$506,846

Payback

8.6 years

MASTERS

Education, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,039,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$539,540

Value at risk

$500,436

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,039,356

Risk-adjusted ROI

$539,218

Value at risk

$500,138

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,037,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$538,139

Value at risk

$499,137

Payback

8.8 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,028,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$533,335

Value at risk

$494,681

Payback

8.8 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,023,236

Risk-adjusted ROI

$530,855

Value at risk

$492,381

Payback

8.9 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,013,436

Risk-adjusted ROI

$525,771

Value at risk

$487,665

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$999,356

Risk-adjusted ROI

$518,466

Value at risk

$480,890

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$989,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,309

Value at risk

$476,107

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$956,936

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,458

Value at risk

$460,478

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$941,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$488,407

Value at risk

$453,009

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$923,316

Risk-adjusted ROI

$479,016

Value at risk

$444,300

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$917,316

Risk-adjusted ROI

$475,904

Value at risk

$441,412

Payback

9.8 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$898,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$465,953

Value at risk

$432,183

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$896,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$465,320

Value at risk

$431,596

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$889,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$461,367

Value at risk

$427,929

Payback

10.1 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$886,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$459,665

Value at risk

$426,351

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$876,336

Risk-adjusted ROI

$454,643

Value at risk

$421,693

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$872,876

Risk-adjusted ROI

$452,848

Value at risk

$420,028

Payback

10.3 years

ASSOCIATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$866,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$449,652

Value at risk

$417,064

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$845,036

Risk-adjusted ROI

$438,405

Value at risk

$406,631

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$835,696

Risk-adjusted ROI

$433,559

Value at risk

$402,137

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$832,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$432,148

Value at risk

$400,828

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Biological and Physical Sciences

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$832,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$431,857

Value at risk

$400,559

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$832,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$431,774

Value at risk

$400,482

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$810,576

Risk-adjusted ROI

$420,527

Value at risk

$390,049

Payback

11 years

ASSOCIATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$802,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$416,594

Value at risk

$386,402

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$783,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$406,592

Value at risk

$377,124

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$780,216

Risk-adjusted ROI

$404,776

Value at risk

$375,440

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Social Sciences, General

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$778,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$403,946

Value at risk

$374,670

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Music

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$757,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$393,196

Value at risk

$364,700

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$744,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$386,016

Value at risk

$358,040

Payback

11.9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$683,236

Risk-adjusted ROI

$354,463

Value at risk

$328,773

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$680,656

Risk-adjusted ROI

$353,124

Value at risk

$327,532

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

History

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$678,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$352,035

Value at risk

$326,521

Payback

13 years

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

24

High Risk

On-time ROI

$589,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$305,644

Value at risk

$283,492

Payback

14.7 years

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