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Rowan 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

Rowan University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,755,784 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 16.7 years.

4-year net cost

$89,632

Estimated debt

$46,609

Early salary signal

$105,152

Graduation rate

67%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($89,632), estimated debt ($46,609), early-career salary ($105,152), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,755,784

Salary Outlook

$105,152

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Science

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,652,966

Salary Outlook

$99,199

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering-Related Fields

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,579,624

Salary Outlook

$94,953

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Medicine

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,503,575

Salary Outlook

$90,549

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

5.1 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,355,706

Salary Outlook

$81,988

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering, General

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,347,111

Salary Outlook

$81,491

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,343,608

Salary Outlook

$81,288

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,247,971

Salary Outlook

$75,750

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

6.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,229,824

Salary Outlook

$74,700

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,153,236

Salary Outlook

$70,266

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,104,615

Salary Outlook

$67,451

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,090,928

Salary Outlook

$66,658

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,072,067

Salary Outlook

$65,566

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,013,275

Salary Outlook

$62,162

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,001,676

Salary Outlook

$61,491

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$970,555

Salary Outlook

$59,689

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$959,414

Salary Outlook

$59,044

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$940,432

Salary Outlook

$57,945

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$931,581

Salary Outlook

$57,432

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$925,532

Salary Outlook

$57,082

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$923,551

Salary Outlook

$56,967

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$919,496

Salary Outlook

$56,733

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$915,482

Salary Outlook

$56,500

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$912,882

Salary Outlook

$56,350

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$890,936

Salary Outlook

$55,079

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$873,772

Salary Outlook

$54,085

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$866,066

Salary Outlook

$53,639

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$851,705

Salary Outlook

$52,808

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$828,237

Salary Outlook

$51,449

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$814,240

Salary Outlook

$50,638

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$808,905

Salary Outlook

$50,330

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$800,889

Salary Outlook

$49,865

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.3 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

Mathematics

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$790,327

Salary Outlook

$49,254

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$786,285

Salary Outlook

$49,020

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$783,793

Salary Outlook

$48,876

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$777,609

Salary Outlook

$48,518

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

9.6 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

Computer Programming

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$754,586

Salary Outlook

$47,185

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

English Language and Literature, General

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$719,585

Salary Outlook

$45,158

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

10.3 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$717,484

Salary Outlook

$45,036

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

10.3 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

Geography and Cartography

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$715,167

Salary Outlook

$44,902

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$702,732

Salary Outlook

$44,182

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$697,101

Salary Outlook

$43,856

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$696,818

Salary Outlook

$43,840

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$691,887

Salary Outlook

$43,554

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$684,316

Salary Outlook

$43,116

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$664,808

Salary Outlook

$41,987

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$657,223

Salary Outlook

$41,547

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

11.2 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

History

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,214

Salary Outlook

$40,968

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$642,795

Salary Outlook

$40,712

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$638,524

Salary Outlook

$40,465

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

11.5 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.

MASTERS

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$632,327

Salary Outlook

$40,106

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

11.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$618,168

Salary Outlook

$39,286

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

11.9 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

Journalism

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$587,048

Salary Outlook

$37,484

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$581,928

Salary Outlook

$37,188

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

Music

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$575,610

Salary Outlook

$36,822

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

12.7 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

Fine and Studio Arts

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$575,179

Salary Outlook

$36,797

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

12.7 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

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,390

Salary Outlook

$36,636

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

12.7 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

International/Globalization Studies

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$561,559

Salary Outlook

$36,009

Estimated Debt

$46,609

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

Sociology

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$561,087

Salary Outlook

$35,981

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

13 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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$459,603

Salary Outlook

$30,106

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

15.5 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

Behavioral Sciences

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$422,151

Salary Outlook

$27,937

Estimated Debt

$46,609

Payback

16.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,606,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,755,784

Value at risk

$850,784

Payback

4.4 years

MASTERS

Computer Science

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,453,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,652,966

Value at risk

$800,962

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Engineering-Related Fields

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,345,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,579,624

Value at risk

$765,424

Payback

4.9 years

DOCTORAL

Medicine

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,232,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,503,575

Value at risk

$728,573

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,012,628

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,355,706

Value at risk

$656,922

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Engineering, General

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,999,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,347,111

Value at risk

$652,757

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,994,668

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,343,608

Value at risk

$651,060

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,852,688

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,247,971

Value at risk

$604,717

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,825,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,229,824

Value at risk

$595,924

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,712,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,153,236

Value at risk

$558,812

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,639,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,104,615

Value at risk

$535,253

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,619,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,090,928

Value at risk

$528,620

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,591,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,072,067

Value at risk

$519,481

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,504,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,013,275

Value at risk

$490,993

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,487,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,001,676

Value at risk

$485,372

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,440,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$970,555

Value at risk

$470,293

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,424,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$959,414

Value at risk

$464,894

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,396,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$940,432

Value at risk

$455,696

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,382,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$931,581

Value at risk

$451,407

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,374,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$925,532

Value at risk

$448,476

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,371,068

Risk-adjusted ROI

$923,551

Value at risk

$447,517

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Physics

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,365,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$919,496

Value at risk

$445,552

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,359,088

Risk-adjusted ROI

$915,482

Value at risk

$443,606

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,355,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$912,882

Value at risk

$442,346

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Economics

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,322,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$890,936

Value at risk

$431,712

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,297,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$873,772

Value at risk

$423,396

Payback

8.6 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,285,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$866,066

Value at risk

$419,662

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,264,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$851,705

Value at risk

$412,703

Payback

8.8 years

MASTERS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,229,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$828,237

Value at risk

$401,331

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,208,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$814,240

Value at risk

$394,548

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,200,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$808,905

Value at risk

$391,963

Payback

9.3 years

MASTERS

Education, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,188,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$800,889

Value at risk

$388,079

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,173,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$790,327

Value at risk

$382,961

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,167,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$786,285

Value at risk

$381,003

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,163,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$783,793

Value at risk

$379,795

Payback

9.5 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,154,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$777,609

Value at risk

$376,799

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer Programming

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,120,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$754,586

Value at risk

$365,642

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,068,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$719,585

Value at risk

$348,683

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,065,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$717,484

Value at risk

$347,664

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,061,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$715,167

Value at risk

$346,541

Payback

10.4 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,043,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$702,732

Value at risk

$340,516

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,034,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$697,101

Value at risk

$337,787

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,034,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$696,818

Value at risk

$337,650

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,027,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$691,887

Value at risk

$335,261

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,015,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$684,316

Value at risk

$331,592

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$986,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$664,808

Value at risk

$322,140

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$975,688

Risk-adjusted ROI

$657,223

Value at risk

$318,465

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

History

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$960,828

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,214

Value at risk

$313,614

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$954,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$642,795

Value at risk

$311,473

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$947,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$638,524

Value at risk

$309,404

Payback

11.5 years

MASTERS

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$938,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$632,327

Value at risk

$306,401

Payback

11.6 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$917,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$618,168

Value at risk

$299,540

Payback

11.9 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$871,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$587,048

Value at risk

$284,460

Payback

12.4 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$863,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$581,928

Value at risk

$281,980

Payback

12.5 years

BACHELORS

Music

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$854,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$575,610

Value at risk

$278,918

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$853,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$575,179

Value at risk

$278,709

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$849,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,390

Value at risk

$277,358

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

International/Globalization Studies

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$833,668

Risk-adjusted ROI

$561,559

Value at risk

$272,109

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$832,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$561,087

Value at risk

$271,881

Payback

13 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$682,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$459,603

Value at risk

$222,705

Payback

15.5 years

BACHELORS

Behavioral Sciences

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$626,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$422,151

Value at risk

$204,557

Payback

16.7 years

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