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St. Cloud 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

St. Cloud State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,121,244 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 10.2 years.

4-year net cost

$54,116

Estimated debt

$28,140

Early salary signal

$110,564

Graduation rate

40%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($54,116), estimated debt ($28,140), early-career salary ($110,564), 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,121,244

Salary Outlook

$110,564

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$975,810

Salary Outlook

$96,497

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

2.9 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$842,101

Salary Outlook

$83,564

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$814,941

Salary Outlook

$80,937

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$742,075

Salary Outlook

$73,889

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$704,013

Salary Outlook

$70,207

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

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

Mechanical Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$683,805

Salary Outlook

$68,252

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

4.1 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.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$659,347

Salary Outlook

$65,887

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$625,970

Salary Outlook

$62,658

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$621,938

Salary Outlook

$62,268

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$607,713

Salary Outlook

$60,892

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Accounting and Related Services

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$591,690

Salary Outlook

$59,342

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$588,085

Salary Outlook

$58,994

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

CERTIFICATE

Marketing

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$583,327

Salary Outlook

$58,534

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$581,747

Salary Outlook

$58,381

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,457

Salary Outlook

$57,482

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$544,749

Salary Outlook

$54,802

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$529,097

Salary Outlook

$53,288

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$517,259

Salary Outlook

$52,143

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$501,244

Salary Outlook

$50,594

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$495,817

Salary Outlook

$50,069

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$493,075

Salary Outlook

$49,804

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

5.7 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

Biology, General

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$482,947

Salary Outlook

$48,824

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

5.8 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

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$458,384

Salary Outlook

$46,448

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,851

Salary Outlook

$46,397

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Special Education and Teaching

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,529

Salary Outlook

$46,366

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$452,247

Salary Outlook

$45,855

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$450,626

Salary Outlook

$45,698

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$438,699

Salary Outlook

$44,544

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$435,022

Salary Outlook

$44,189

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$434,175

Salary Outlook

$44,107

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$432,893

Salary Outlook

$43,983

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$431,119

Salary Outlook

$43,811

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$418,072

Salary Outlook

$42,549

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$416,072

Salary Outlook

$42,356

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$415,870

Salary Outlook

$42,336

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Social Work

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$403,677

Salary Outlook

$41,157

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Sociology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$401,178

Salary Outlook

$40,915

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$397,758

Salary Outlook

$40,584

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$388,896

Salary Outlook

$39,727

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$380,751

Salary Outlook

$38,939

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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 Subject Areas

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$372,696

Salary Outlook

$38,160

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

International Relations and National Security Studies

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$368,986

Salary Outlook

$37,801

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Political Science and Government

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$367,712

Salary Outlook

$37,678

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$367,639

Salary Outlook

$37,671

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$362,180

Salary Outlook

$37,143

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$349,044

Salary Outlook

$35,872

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$344,173

Salary Outlook

$35,401

Estimated Debt

$28,140

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$336,109

Salary Outlook

$34,621

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

English Language and Literature, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$288,354

Salary Outlook

$30,002

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$263,815

Salary Outlook

$27,628

Estimated Debt

$28,140

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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,780,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,121,244

Value at risk

$1,659,620

Payback

2.5 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,420,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$975,810

Value at risk

$1,444,354

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,088,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$842,101

Value at risk

$1,246,443

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,021,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$814,941

Value at risk

$1,206,243

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,840,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$742,075

Value at risk

$1,098,389

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,746,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$704,013

Value at risk

$1,042,051

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,695,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$683,805

Value at risk

$1,012,139

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,635,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$659,347

Value at risk

$975,937

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,552,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$625,970

Value at risk

$926,534

Payback

4.5 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,542,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$621,938

Value at risk

$920,566

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,507,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$607,713

Value at risk

$899,511

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,467,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$591,690

Value at risk

$875,794

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,458,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$588,085

Value at risk

$870,459

Payback

4.8 years

CERTIFICATE

Marketing

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,446,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$583,327

Value at risk

$863,417

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,442,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$581,747

Value at risk

$861,077

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,419,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,457

Value at risk

$847,327

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,351,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$544,749

Value at risk

$806,315

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Social Work

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,312,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$529,097

Value at risk

$783,147

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,282,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$517,259

Value at risk

$765,625

Payback

5.4 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,243,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$501,244

Value at risk

$741,920

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,229,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$495,817

Value at risk

$733,887

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,222,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$493,075

Value at risk

$729,829

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,197,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$482,947

Value at risk

$714,837

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,136,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$458,384

Value at risk

$678,480

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,135,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,851

Value at risk

$677,693

Payback

6.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Special Education and Teaching

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,134,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,529

Value at risk

$677,215

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,121,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$452,247

Value at risk

$669,397

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,117,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$450,626

Value at risk

$666,998

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,088,044

Risk-adjusted ROI

$438,699

Value at risk

$649,345

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,078,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$435,022

Value at risk

$643,902

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,076,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$434,175

Value at risk

$642,649

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,073,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$432,893

Value at risk

$640,751

Payback

6.4 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,069,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$431,119

Value at risk

$638,125

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,036,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$418,072

Value at risk

$618,812

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,031,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$416,072

Value at risk

$615,852

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,031,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$415,870

Value at risk

$615,554

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,001,184

Risk-adjusted ROI

$403,677

Value at risk

$597,507

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$994,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$401,178

Value at risk

$593,806

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$986,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$397,758

Value at risk

$588,746

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$964,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$388,896

Value at risk

$575,628

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$944,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$380,751

Value at risk

$563,573

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$924,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$372,696

Value at risk

$551,648

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$915,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$368,986

Value at risk

$546,158

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$911,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$367,712

Value at risk

$544,272

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$911,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$367,639

Value at risk

$544,165

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$898,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$362,180

Value at risk

$536,084

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$865,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$349,044

Value at risk

$516,640

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$853,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$344,173

Value at risk

$509,431

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$833,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$336,109

Value at risk

$497,495

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$715,164

Risk-adjusted ROI

$288,354

Value at risk

$426,810

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$654,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$263,815

Value at risk

$390,489

Payback

10.2 years

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