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Sam Houston State University

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

High upside

Sam Houston State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,461,996 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 13.7 years.

4-year net cost

$65,616

Estimated debt

$34,120

Early salary signal

$106,682

Graduation rate

55%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($65,616), estimated debt ($34,120), early-career salary ($106,682), 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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MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,461,996

Salary Outlook

$106,682

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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

$1,049,883

Salary Outlook

$77,332

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,023,423

Salary Outlook

$75,447

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$992,505

Salary Outlook

$73,245

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$968,334

Salary Outlook

$71,524

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$941,129

Salary Outlook

$69,586

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

4.9 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.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$929,290

Salary Outlook

$68,743

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Homeland Security

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$871,727

Salary Outlook

$64,643

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$835,235

Salary Outlook

$62,044

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Management Information Systems and Services

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$771,603

Salary Outlook

$57,513

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$756,862

Salary Outlook

$56,463

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$753,259

Salary Outlook

$56,206

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

6.1 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

Special Education and Teaching

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$738,999

Salary Outlook

$55,190

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

MASTERS

Music

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$718,530

Salary Outlook

$53,733

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

6.4 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

Agricultural Mechanization

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$705,837

Salary Outlook

$52,829

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

6.5 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

Business/Managerial Economics

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$702,934

Salary Outlook

$52,622

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

6.5 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$686,386

Salary Outlook

$51,443

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$684,754

Salary Outlook

$51,327

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$673,550

Salary Outlook

$50,529

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Business/Commerce, General

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$663,212

Salary Outlook

$49,793

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$648,788

Salary Outlook

$48,766

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$648,448

Salary Outlook

$48,741

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$648,448

Salary Outlook

$48,741

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

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.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$646,400

Salary Outlook

$48,596

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

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.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$638,898

Salary Outlook

$48,061

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,222

Salary Outlook

$47,942

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

International Business

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$634,178

Salary Outlook

$47,725

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Agriculture, General

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$627,738

Salary Outlook

$47,266

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

7.2 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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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$617,991

Salary Outlook

$46,572

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

7.3 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

Music

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$607,422

Salary Outlook

$45,820

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$596,503

Salary Outlook

$45,042

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Human Resources Management and Services

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$595,879

Salary Outlook

$44,997

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Chemistry

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$592,823

Salary Outlook

$44,780

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$592,067

Salary Outlook

$44,726

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Design and Applied Arts

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$588,541

Salary Outlook

$44,475

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$579,845

Salary Outlook

$43,856

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Geography and Cartography

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$579,034

Salary Outlook

$43,798

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$576,877

Salary Outlook

$43,644

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Political Science and Government

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$576,220

Salary Outlook

$43,597

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$573,515

Salary Outlook

$43,405

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

7.9 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

Marketing

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,146

Salary Outlook

$43,307

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

7.9 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

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$568,126

Salary Outlook

$43,021

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

7.9 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

History

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$565,804

Salary Outlook

$42,856

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$564,414

Salary Outlook

$42,756

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,375

Salary Outlook

$42,184

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Biology, General

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$546,332

Salary Outlook

$41,469

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$543,440

Salary Outlook

$41,263

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$533,836

Salary Outlook

$40,579

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$530,813

Salary Outlook

$40,363

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Public Health

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$522,292

Salary Outlook

$39,757

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$517,276

Salary Outlook

$39,399

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,038

Salary Outlook

$39,098

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

History

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$512,589

Salary Outlook

$39,066

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$509,916

Salary Outlook

$38,875

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Animal Sciences

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$507,682

Salary Outlook

$38,716

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$502,184

Salary Outlook

$38,325

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$498,099

Salary Outlook

$38,034

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Dance

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$495,985

Salary Outlook

$37,883

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$487,826

Salary Outlook

$37,302

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$486,030

Salary Outlook

$37,174

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Graphic Communications

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$430,394

Salary Outlook

$33,212

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Sociology

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$425,717

Salary Outlook

$32,879

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$397,385

Salary Outlook

$30,861

Estimated Debt

$34,120

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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$362,601

Salary Outlook

$28,383

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

12 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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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28

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$312,934

Salary Outlook

$24,846

Estimated Debt

$34,120

Payback

13.7 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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MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,669,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,461,996

Value at risk

$1,207,828

Payback

3.2 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,917,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,049,883

Value at risk

$867,361

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,868,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,023,423

Value at risk

$845,501

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,812,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$992,505

Value at risk

$819,959

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,768,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$968,334

Value at risk

$799,990

Payback

4.8 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,718,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$941,129

Value at risk

$777,515

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,697,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$929,290

Value at risk

$767,734

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Homeland Security

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,591,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$871,727

Value at risk

$720,177

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,525,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$835,235

Value at risk

$690,029

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,409,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$771,603

Value at risk

$637,461

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,382,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$756,862

Value at risk

$625,282

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,375,564

Risk-adjusted ROI

$753,259

Value at risk

$622,305

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,349,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$738,999

Value at risk

$610,525

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Music

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,312,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$718,530

Value at risk

$593,614

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Mechanization

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,288,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$705,837

Value at risk

$583,127

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,283,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$702,934

Value at risk

$580,730

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,253,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$686,386

Value at risk

$567,058

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,250,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$684,754

Value at risk

$565,710

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,230,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$673,550

Value at risk

$556,454

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,211,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$663,212

Value at risk

$547,912

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,184,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$648,788

Value at risk

$535,996

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,184,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$648,448

Value at risk

$535,716

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,184,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$648,448

Value at risk

$535,716

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,180,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$646,400

Value at risk

$534,024

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,166,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$638,898

Value at risk

$527,826

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,163,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,222

Value at risk

$526,442

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

International Business

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,158,104

Risk-adjusted ROI

$634,178

Value at risk

$523,926

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Agriculture, General

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,146,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$627,738

Value at risk

$518,606

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,128,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$617,991

Value at risk

$510,553

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Music

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,109,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$607,422

Value at risk

$501,822

Payback

7.4 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,089,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$596,503

Value at risk

$492,801

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,088,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$595,879

Value at risk

$492,285

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,082,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$592,823

Value at risk

$489,761

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,081,204

Risk-adjusted ROI

$592,067

Value at risk

$489,137

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,074,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$588,541

Value at risk

$486,223

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,058,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$579,845

Value at risk

$479,039

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,057,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$579,034

Value at risk

$478,370

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,053,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$576,877

Value at risk

$476,587

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,052,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$576,220

Value at risk

$476,044

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,047,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$573,515

Value at risk

$473,809

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,044,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,146

Value at risk

$472,678

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,037,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$568,126

Value at risk

$469,358

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

History

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,033,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$565,804

Value at risk

$467,440

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,030,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$564,414

Value at risk

$466,290

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,016,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,375

Value at risk

$459,649

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$997,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$546,332

Value at risk

$451,352

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$992,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$543,440

Value at risk

$448,964

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$974,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$533,836

Value at risk

$441,028

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$969,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$530,813

Value at risk

$438,531

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$953,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$522,292

Value at risk

$431,492

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$944,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$517,276

Value at risk

$427,348

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$936,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,038

Value at risk

$423,846

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

History

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$936,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$512,589

Value at risk

$423,475

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$931,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$509,916

Value at risk

$421,268

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$927,104

Risk-adjusted ROI

$507,682

Value at risk

$419,422

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$917,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$502,184

Value at risk

$414,880

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$909,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$498,099

Value at risk

$411,505

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Dance

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$905,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$495,985

Value at risk

$409,759

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$890,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$487,826

Value at risk

$403,018

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$887,564

Risk-adjusted ROI

$486,030

Value at risk

$401,534

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$785,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$430,394

Value at risk

$355,570

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$777,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$425,717

Value at risk

$351,707

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$725,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$397,385

Value at risk

$328,299

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$662,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$362,601

Value at risk

$299,563

Payback

12 years

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

28

High Risk

On-time ROI

$571,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$312,934

Value at risk

$258,530

Payback

13.7 years

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