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San Diego 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

San Diego State University has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 76%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $494,398 to $2,483,840, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$61,456

Estimated debt

$31,957

Early salary signal

$129,140

Graduation rate

76%

Why this score?

Excellent Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($61,456), estimated debt ($31,957), early-career salary ($129,140), 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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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,483,840

Salary Outlook

$129,140

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

2.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,368,416

Salary Outlook

$123,250

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

2.6 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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91

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,799,563

Salary Outlook

$94,223

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

3.4 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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91

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,797,774

Salary Outlook

$94,132

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

3.4 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.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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91

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,739,076

Salary Outlook

$91,137

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

3.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,658,167

Salary Outlook

$87,008

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

3.7 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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,647,177

Salary Outlook

$86,447

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

3.7 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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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,579,704

Salary Outlook

$83,004

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

3.9 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.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,533,479

Salary Outlook

$80,646

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

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.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,490,587

Salary Outlook

$78,457

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.1 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.

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,490,250

Salary Outlook

$78,440

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.1 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.

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,483,754

Salary Outlook

$78,108

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.1 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.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,448,382

Salary Outlook

$76,304

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,418,422

Salary Outlook

$74,775

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,392,955

Salary Outlook

$73,475

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,348,687

Salary Outlook

$71,216

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,304,571

Salary Outlook

$68,965

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,300,276

Salary Outlook

$68,746

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,298,060

Salary Outlook

$68,633

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,285,647

Salary Outlook

$68,000

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,276,995

Salary Outlook

$67,558

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,241,333

Salary Outlook

$65,738

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,237,573

Salary Outlook

$65,547

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,226,735

Salary Outlook

$64,994

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Statistics

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,222,929

Salary Outlook

$64,799

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,220,315

Salary Outlook

$64,666

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,209,370

Salary Outlook

$64,107

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,196,820

Salary Outlook

$63,467

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,193,060

Salary Outlook

$63,275

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,176,077

Salary Outlook

$62,409

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,157,765

Salary Outlook

$61,474

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,094,527

Salary Outlook

$58,247

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,087,052

Salary Outlook

$57,866

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,086,073

Salary Outlook

$57,816

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,078,797

Salary Outlook

$57,445

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,070,634

Salary Outlook

$57,028

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,070,359

Salary Outlook

$57,014

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,029,561

Salary Outlook

$54,932

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,024,776

Salary Outlook

$54,688

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.8 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,021,551

Salary Outlook

$54,524

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.9 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

Applied Mathematics

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,017,026

Salary Outlook

$54,293

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.9 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

International Business

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,009,919

Salary Outlook

$53,930

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.9 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

Biology, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,005,638

Salary Outlook

$53,712

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

5.9 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.

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$986,179

Salary Outlook

$52,719

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.1 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

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$983,520

Salary Outlook

$52,583

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.1 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.

MASTERS

Criminology

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$979,683

Salary Outlook

$52,387

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.1 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

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$971,826

Salary Outlook

$51,986

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.1 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

Political Science and Government

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$943,929

Salary Outlook

$50,563

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.3 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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$895,870

Salary Outlook

$48,110

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$893,271

Salary Outlook

$47,978

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.7 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

Communication and Media Studies

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$891,421

Salary Outlook

$47,883

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.7 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

Public Health

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$884,008

Salary Outlook

$47,505

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.7 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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$868,875

Salary Outlook

$46,733

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

6.8 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

International Relations and National Security Studies

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$866,108

Salary Outlook

$46,592

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$846,022

Salary Outlook

$45,567

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$842,904

Salary Outlook

$45,408

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Geography and Cartography

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$839,678

Salary Outlook

$45,243

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Mathematics

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$839,602

Salary Outlook

$45,239

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

History

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$837,492

Salary Outlook

$45,132

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$832,127

Salary Outlook

$44,858

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Public Administration

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$828,367

Salary Outlook

$44,666

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.2 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

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$825,753

Salary Outlook

$44,533

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.2 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

Social Work

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$819,348

Salary Outlook

$44,206

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.2 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

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$797,275

Salary Outlook

$43,079

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.4 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

Nutrition Sciences

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$795,517

Salary Outlook

$42,990

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.4 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

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$794,860

Salary Outlook

$42,956

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.4 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

Design and Applied Arts

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$787,171

Salary Outlook

$42,564

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Journalism

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$778,427

Salary Outlook

$42,118

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Anthropology

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$778,336

Salary Outlook

$42,113

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$772,680

Salary Outlook

$41,824

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Philosophy

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$769,149

Salary Outlook

$41,644

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.7 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

Sociology

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$769,103

Salary Outlook

$41,642

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

7.7 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

Social Sciences, General

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$749,353

Salary Outlook

$40,634

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$732,936

Salary Outlook

$39,796

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Real Estate

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$727,449

Salary Outlook

$39,516

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$708,249

Salary Outlook

$38,537

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$704,596

Salary Outlook

$38,350

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$693,957

Salary Outlook

$37,807

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

English Language and Literature, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$689,172

Salary Outlook

$37,563

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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.

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$617,741

Salary Outlook

$33,918

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

9.4 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

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$609,135

Salary Outlook

$33,479

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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

Music

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$596,417

Salary Outlook

$32,830

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$592,167

Salary Outlook

$32,613

Estimated Debt

$31,957

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$494,398

Salary Outlook

$27,624

Estimated Debt

$31,957

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.

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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

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,249,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,483,840

Value at risk

$765,984

Payback

2.5 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,098,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,368,416

Value at risk

$730,388

Payback

2.6 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

91

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,354,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,799,563

Value at risk

$554,961

Payback

3.4 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

91

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,352,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,797,774

Value at risk

$554,410

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

91

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,275,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,739,076

Value at risk

$536,308

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,169,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,658,167

Value at risk

$511,357

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Finance and Financial Management Services

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,155,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,647,177

Value at risk

$507,967

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,066,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,579,704

Value at risk

$487,160

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,006,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,533,479

Value at risk

$472,905

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,950,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,490,587

Value at risk

$459,677

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,949,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,490,250

Value at risk

$459,574

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,941,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,483,754

Value at risk

$457,570

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,895,044

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,448,382

Value at risk

$446,662

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,855,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,418,422

Value at risk

$437,422

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

International Relations and National Security Studies

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,822,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,392,955

Value at risk

$429,569

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,764,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,348,687

Value at risk

$415,917

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,706,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,304,571

Value at risk

$402,313

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,701,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,300,276

Value at risk

$400,988

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,698,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,298,060

Value at risk

$400,304

Payback

4.7 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,682,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,285,647

Value at risk

$396,477

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,670,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,276,995

Value at risk

$393,809

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,624,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,241,333

Value at risk

$382,811

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,619,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,237,573

Value at risk

$381,651

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Public Health

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,605,044

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,226,735

Value at risk

$378,309

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Statistics

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,600,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,222,929

Value at risk

$377,135

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,596,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,220,315

Value at risk

$376,329

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,582,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,209,370

Value at risk

$372,954

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,565,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,196,820

Value at risk

$369,084

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,560,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,193,060

Value at risk

$367,924

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,538,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,176,077

Value at risk

$362,687

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Social Work

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,514,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,157,765

Value at risk

$357,039

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,432,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,094,527

Value at risk

$337,537

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,422,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,087,052

Value at risk

$335,232

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Economics

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,421,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,086,073

Value at risk

$334,931

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,411,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,078,797

Value at risk

$332,687

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,400,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,070,634

Value at risk

$330,170

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,400,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,070,359

Value at risk

$330,085

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,347,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,029,561

Value at risk

$317,503

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,340,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,024,776

Value at risk

$316,028

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,336,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,021,551

Value at risk

$315,033

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,330,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,017,026

Value at risk

$313,638

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

International Business

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,321,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,009,919

Value at risk

$311,445

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,315,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,005,638

Value at risk

$310,126

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,290,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$986,179

Value at risk

$304,125

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,286,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$983,520

Value at risk

$303,304

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Criminology

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,281,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$979,683

Value at risk

$302,121

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,271,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$971,826

Value at risk

$299,698

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,235,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$943,929

Value at risk

$291,095

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,172,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$895,870

Value at risk

$276,274

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,168,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$893,271

Value at risk

$275,473

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,166,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$891,421

Value at risk

$274,903

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,156,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$884,008

Value at risk

$272,616

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,136,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$868,875

Value at risk

$267,949

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,133,204

Risk-adjusted ROI

$866,108

Value at risk

$267,096

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,106,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$846,022

Value at risk

$260,902

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,102,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$842,904

Value at risk

$259,940

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,098,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$839,678

Value at risk

$258,946

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,098,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$839,602

Value at risk

$258,922

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

History

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,095,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$837,492

Value at risk

$258,272

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,088,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$832,127

Value at risk

$256,617

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Public Administration

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,083,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$828,367

Value at risk

$255,457

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,080,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$825,753

Value at risk

$254,651

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,072,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$819,348

Value at risk

$252,676

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,043,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$797,275

Value at risk

$245,869

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,040,844

Risk-adjusted ROI

$795,517

Value at risk

$245,327

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,039,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$794,860

Value at risk

$245,124

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,029,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$787,171

Value at risk

$242,753

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,018,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$778,427

Value at risk

$240,057

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,018,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$778,336

Value at risk

$240,028

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,010,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$772,680

Value at risk

$238,284

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,006,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$769,149

Value at risk

$237,195

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,006,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$769,103

Value at risk

$237,181

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Social Sciences, General

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$980,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$749,353

Value at risk

$231,091

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$958,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$732,936

Value at risk

$226,028

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Real Estate

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$951,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$727,449

Value at risk

$224,335

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$926,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$708,249

Value at risk

$218,415

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$921,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$704,596

Value at risk

$217,288

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$907,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$693,957

Value at risk

$214,007

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$901,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$689,172

Value at risk

$212,532

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$808,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$617,741

Value at risk

$190,503

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$796,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$609,135

Value at risk

$187,849

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Music

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$780,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$596,417

Value at risk

$183,927

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$774,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$592,167

Value at risk

$182,617

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$646,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$494,398

Value at risk

$152,466

Payback

11.6 years

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