NC | 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
Shaw University currently reads as a higher-risk value proposition. Its strongest program signal is $192,182, which leaves less room for completion slippage or labor-market surprises.
Before leaning on reputation, families should pressure-test tuition ($16,512), graduation rate (22%), and faster-payback alternatives.
4-year net cost
$66,048
Estimated debt
$40,950
Early salary signal
$36,973
Graduation rate
22%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($66,048), estimated debt ($40,950), early-career salary ($36,973), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. 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.
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.
Programs
BACHELORS
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35
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$192,182
Salary Outlook
$36,973
Estimated Debt
$40,950
Payback
9.3 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
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35
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$190,351
Salary Outlook
$36,645
Estimated Debt
$40,950
Payback
9.4 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
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30
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$177,404
Salary Outlook
$34,328
Estimated Debt
$40,950
Payback
10 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
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30
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$174,305
Salary Outlook
$33,773
Estimated Debt
$40,950
Payback
10.2 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
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19
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$110,007
Salary Outlook
$22,265
Estimated Debt
$40,950
Payback
15.4 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
BACHELORS
35
High Risk
On-time ROI
$881,972
Risk-adjusted ROI
$192,182
Value at risk
$689,790
Payback
9.3 years
BACHELORS
35
High Risk
On-time ROI
$873,572
Risk-adjusted ROI
$190,351
Value at risk
$683,221
Payback
9.4 years
BACHELORS
30
High Risk
On-time ROI
$814,152
Risk-adjusted ROI
$177,404
Value at risk
$636,748
Payback
10 years
BACHELORS
30
High Risk
On-time ROI
$799,932
Risk-adjusted ROI
$174,305
Value at risk
$625,627
Payback
10.2 years
BACHELORS
19
High Risk
On-time ROI
$504,852
Risk-adjusted ROI
$110,007
Value at risk
$394,845
Payback
15.4 years
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