CA | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
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
Samuel Merritt University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $2,056,280 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 1 years.
4-year net cost
$0
Estimated debt
$0
Early salary signal
$129,347
Graduation rate
0%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($0), estimated debt ($0), early-career salary ($129,347), 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.
Programs
DOCTORAL
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$2,056,280
Salary Outlook
$129,347
Estimated Debt
$0
Payback
1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,929,279
Salary Outlook
$121,358
Estimated Debt
$0
Payback
1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,837,593
Salary Outlook
$115,591
Estimated Debt
$0
Payback
1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,823,482
Salary Outlook
$114,703
Estimated Debt
$0
Payback
1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,792,755
Salary Outlook
$112,770
Estimated Debt
$0
Payback
1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
DOCTORAL
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78
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,175,681
Salary Outlook
$73,954
Estimated Debt
$0
Payback
1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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77
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$1,126,590
Salary Outlook
$70,866
Estimated Debt
$0
Payback
1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
DOCTORAL
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$3,316,580
Risk-adjusted ROI
$2,056,280
Value at risk
$1,260,300
Payback
1 years
MASTERS
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$3,111,740
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,929,279
Value at risk
$1,182,461
Payback
1 years
BACHELORS
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,963,860
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,837,593
Value at risk
$1,126,267
Payback
1 years
DOCTORAL
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,941,100
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,823,482
Value at risk
$1,117,618
Payback
1 years
MASTERS
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,891,540
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,792,755
Value at risk
$1,098,785
Payback
1 years
DOCTORAL
78
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,896,260
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,175,681
Value at risk
$720,579
Payback
1 years
MASTERS
77
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,817,080
Risk-adjusted ROI
$1,126,590
Value at risk
$690,490
Payback
1 years
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