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Southeastern Louisiana 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

Southeastern Louisiana University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,030,391 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 9.2 years.

4-year net cost

$52,616

Estimated debt

$27,360

Early salary signal

$90,546

Graduation rate

45%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($52,616), estimated debt ($27,360), early-career salary ($90,546), 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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,030,391

Salary Outlook

$90,546

Estimated Debt

$27,360

Payback

3 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

$817,237

Salary Outlook

$72,240

Estimated Debt

$27,360

Payback

3.8 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.

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$730,267

Salary Outlook

$64,770

Estimated Debt

$27,360

Payback

4.2 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$698,117

Salary Outlook

$62,009

Estimated Debt

$27,360

Payback

4.4 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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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$678,754

Salary Outlook

$60,346

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

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

$669,981

Salary Outlook

$59,593

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$655,304

Salary Outlook

$58,332

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Computer Science

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$633,735

Salary Outlook

$56,480

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$548,509

Salary Outlook

$49,160

Estimated Debt

$27,360

Payback

5.6 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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,519

Salary Outlook

$49,075

Estimated Debt

$27,360

Payback

5.6 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

Accounting and Related Services

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$512,554

Salary Outlook

$46,072

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$484,281

Salary Outlook

$43,644

Estimated Debt

$27,360

Payback

6.3 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

Marketing

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$461,785

Salary Outlook

$41,712

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$444,929

Salary Outlook

$40,264

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$443,803

Salary Outlook

$40,168

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Biology, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,762

Salary Outlook

$38,962

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$420,353

Salary Outlook

$38,154

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$418,573

Salary Outlook

$38,001

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$406,639

Salary Outlook

$36,976

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$405,749

Salary Outlook

$36,899

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,433

Salary Outlook

$35,928

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Communication and Media Studies

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,342

Salary Outlook

$35,920

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Public Health

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$388,439

Salary Outlook

$35,413

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$388,366

Salary Outlook

$35,407

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

History

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$386,259

Salary Outlook

$35,226

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Social Work

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$369,276

Salary Outlook

$33,767

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$363,836

Salary Outlook

$33,300

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$342,175

Salary Outlook

$31,439

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

English Language and Literature, General

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$332,439

Salary Outlook

$30,603

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$325,891

Salary Outlook

$30,041

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$321,205

Salary Outlook

$29,638

Estimated Debt

$27,360

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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,269,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,030,391

Value at risk

$1,238,693

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,799,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$817,237

Value at risk

$982,447

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,608,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$730,267

Value at risk

$877,897

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,537,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$698,117

Value at risk

$839,247

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,494,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$678,754

Value at risk

$815,970

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,475,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$669,981

Value at risk

$805,423

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,443,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$655,304

Value at risk

$787,780

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,395,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$633,735

Value at risk

$761,849

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,207,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$548,509

Value at risk

$659,395

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,205,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,519

Value at risk

$658,205

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,128,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$512,554

Value at risk

$616,170

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,066,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$484,281

Value at risk

$582,183

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,016,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$461,785

Value at risk

$555,139

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$979,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$444,929

Value at risk

$534,875

Payback

6.8 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$977,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$443,803

Value at risk

$533,521

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$946,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,762

Value at risk

$516,642

Payback

7 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$925,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$420,353

Value at risk

$505,331

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$921,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$418,573

Value at risk

$503,191

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$895,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$406,639

Value at risk

$488,845

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$893,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$405,749

Value at risk

$487,775

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$868,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,433

Value at risk

$474,171

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$868,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,342

Value at risk

$474,062

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$855,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$388,439

Value at risk

$466,965

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$855,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$388,366

Value at risk

$466,878

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

History

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$850,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$386,259

Value at risk

$464,345

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$813,204

Risk-adjusted ROI

$369,276

Value at risk

$443,928

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$801,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$363,836

Value at risk

$437,388

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$753,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$342,175

Value at risk

$411,349

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$732,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$332,439

Value at risk

$399,645

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$717,664

Risk-adjusted ROI

$325,891

Value at risk

$391,773

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$707,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$321,205

Value at risk

$386,139

Payback

9.2 years

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