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Rochester Institute of Technology

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

Rochester Institute of Technology looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $2,174,387 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 20.5 years.

4-year net cost

$139,624

Estimated debt

$86,567

Early salary signal

$126,780

Graduation rate

70%

Why this score?

Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($139,624), estimated debt ($86,567), early-career salary ($126,780), 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.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Computer Science

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,174,387

Salary Outlook

$126,780

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,894,729

Salary Outlook

$111,175

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,840,872

Salary Outlook

$108,170

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,799,259

Salary Outlook

$105,848

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,622,088

Salary Outlook

$95,961

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,533,286

Salary Outlook

$91,006

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Programming

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,489,744

Salary Outlook

$88,576

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Mechanical Engineering

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,427,235

Salary Outlook

$85,088

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Industrial Engineering

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,374,482

Salary Outlook

$82,144

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,371,057

Salary Outlook

$81,953

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,330,283

Salary Outlook

$79,678

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,309,722

Salary Outlook

$78,530

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,305,347

Salary Outlook

$78,286

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,259,932

Salary Outlook

$75,752

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,249,351

Salary Outlook

$75,162

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,237,190

Salary Outlook

$74,483

Estimated Debt

$86,567

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

Management Information Systems and Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,227,909

Salary Outlook

$73,965

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,225,309

Salary Outlook

$73,820

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,217,789

Salary Outlook

$73,400

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,203,279

Salary Outlook

$72,591

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

10 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

Engineering-Related Fields

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,199,296

Salary Outlook

$72,368

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

10 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

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,177,518

Salary Outlook

$71,153

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Software and Media Applications

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,133,823

Salary Outlook

$68,715

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

10.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,107,684

Salary Outlook

$67,256

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,104,553

Salary Outlook

$67,082

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,087,122

Salary Outlook

$66,109

Estimated Debt

$86,567

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

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,070,321

Salary Outlook

$65,171

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,050,234

Salary Outlook

$64,050

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

11.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$965,709

Salary Outlook

$59,334

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

12.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$954,695

Salary Outlook

$58,719

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

12.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biotechnology

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$945,357

Salary Outlook

$58,198

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

12.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$920,435

Salary Outlook

$56,807

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

12.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$913,208

Salary Outlook

$56,404

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$865,864

Salary Outlook

$53,762

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

13.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$864,970

Salary Outlook

$53,712

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

13.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$860,245

Salary Outlook

$53,449

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

13.6 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.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$794,842

Salary Outlook

$49,799

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

14.6 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.

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$793,514

Salary Outlook

$49,725

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

14.6 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.

BACHELORS

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$715,112

Salary Outlook

$45,350

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

16 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$709,618

Salary Outlook

$45,043

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

16.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$672,912

Salary Outlook

$42,995

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

16.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$642,831

Salary Outlook

$41,317

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

17.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$639,113

Salary Outlook

$41,109

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

17.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$629,874

Salary Outlook

$40,594

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

17.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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26

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$623,360

Salary Outlook

$40,230

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

18 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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26

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$620,369

Salary Outlook

$40,063

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

18.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

American Sign Language

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22

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$536,040

Salary Outlook

$35,357

Estimated Debt

$86,567

Payback

20.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Computer Science

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$3,111,156

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,174,387

Value at risk

$936,769

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,711,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,894,729

Value at risk

$816,287

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,633,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,840,872

Value at risk

$793,084

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,574,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,799,259

Value at risk

$775,157

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,320,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,622,088

Value at risk

$698,828

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,193,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,533,286

Value at risk

$660,570

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Computer Programming

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,131,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,489,744

Value at risk

$641,812

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,042,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,427,235

Value at risk

$614,881

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,966,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,374,482

Value at risk

$592,154

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,961,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,371,057

Value at risk

$590,679

Payback

8.9 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,903,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,330,283

Value at risk

$573,113

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,873,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,309,722

Value at risk

$564,254

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,867,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,305,347

Value at risk

$562,369

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,802,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,259,932

Value at risk

$542,804

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,787,596

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,249,351

Value at risk

$538,245

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,770,196

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,237,190

Value at risk

$533,006

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,756,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,227,909

Value at risk

$529,007

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,753,196

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,225,309

Value at risk

$527,887

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,742,436

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,217,789

Value at risk

$524,647

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,721,676

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,203,279

Value at risk

$518,397

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Fields

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,715,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,199,296

Value at risk

$516,680

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,684,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,177,518

Value at risk

$507,298

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Computer Software and Media Applications

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,622,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,133,823

Value at risk

$488,473

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,584,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,107,684

Value at risk

$477,212

Payback

10.8 years

CERTIFICATE

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,580,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,104,553

Value at risk

$475,863

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,555,476

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,087,122

Value at risk

$468,354

Payback

11 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,531,436

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,070,321

Value at risk

$461,115

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,502,696

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,050,234

Value at risk

$452,462

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,381,756

Risk-adjusted ROI

$965,709

Value at risk

$416,047

Payback

12.2 years

BACHELORS

Physics

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,365,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$954,695

Value at risk

$411,301

Payback

12.4 years

BACHELORS

Biotechnology

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,352,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$945,357

Value at risk

$407,279

Payback

12.5 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,316,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$920,435

Value at risk

$396,541

Payback

12.8 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,306,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$913,208

Value at risk

$393,428

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,238,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$865,864

Value at risk

$373,032

Payback

13.5 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,237,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$864,970

Value at risk

$372,646

Payback

13.5 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,230,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$860,245

Value at risk

$370,611

Payback

13.6 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,137,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$794,842

Value at risk

$342,434

Payback

14.6 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,135,376

Risk-adjusted ROI

$793,514

Value at risk

$341,862

Payback

14.6 years

BACHELORS

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,023,196

Risk-adjusted ROI

$715,112

Value at risk

$308,084

Payback

16 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,015,336

Risk-adjusted ROI

$709,618

Value at risk

$305,718

Payback

16.1 years

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$962,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$672,912

Value at risk

$289,904

Payback

16.9 years

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$919,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$642,831

Value at risk

$276,945

Payback

17.6 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$914,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$639,113

Value at risk

$275,343

Payback

17.7 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$901,236

Risk-adjusted ROI

$629,874

Value at risk

$271,362

Payback

17.9 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

26

High Risk

On-time ROI

$891,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$623,360

Value at risk

$268,556

Payback

18 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

26

High Risk

On-time ROI

$887,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$620,369

Value at risk

$267,267

Payback

18.1 years

BACHELORS

American Sign Language

22

High Risk

On-time ROI

$766,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$536,040

Value at risk

$230,936

Payback

20.5 years

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