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University of Alabama at Birmingham

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

University of Alabama at Birmingham looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $2,033,113 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 15.6 years.

4-year net cost

$74,996

Estimated debt

$38,998

Early salary signal

$126,374

Graduation rate

64%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($74,996), estimated debt ($38,998), early-career salary ($126,374), 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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PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,033,113

Salary Outlook

$126,374

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

3.1 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.

PROFESSIONAL

Optometry

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,825,933

Salary Outlook

$113,794

Estimated Debt

$38,998

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.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,767,985

Salary Outlook

$110,276

Estimated Debt

$38,998

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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Public Health

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,758,787

Salary Outlook

$109,717

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

3.6 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.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,703,960

Salary Outlook

$106,388

Estimated Debt

$38,998

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

Systems Science and Theory

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,553,880

Salary Outlook

$97,275

Estimated Debt

$38,998

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.

MASTERS

Engineering, General

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,474,094

Salary Outlook

$92,431

Estimated Debt

$38,998

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.

MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,455,442

Salary Outlook

$91,298

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

4.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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

$1,436,584

Salary Outlook

$90,153

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

4.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,422,736

Salary Outlook

$89,312

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

4.4 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.

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,391,661

Salary Outlook

$87,426

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

4.5 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,340,007

Salary Outlook

$84,289

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

4.6 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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,296,215

Salary Outlook

$81,630

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

4.8 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

Management Information Systems and Services

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,283,691

Salary Outlook

$80,870

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

4.8 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

Public Health

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,121,754

Salary Outlook

$71,037

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,113,301

Salary Outlook

$70,524

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,109,113

Salary Outlook

$70,269

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

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

$1,102,690

Salary Outlook

$69,879

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,044,909

Salary Outlook

$66,371

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,036,289

Salary Outlook

$65,848

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Materials Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,030,701

Salary Outlook

$65,508

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$988,489

Salary Outlook

$62,945

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$977,493

Salary Outlook

$62,278

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$967,615

Salary Outlook

$61,678

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Education, General

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$962,207

Salary Outlook

$61,349

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$956,696

Salary Outlook

$61,015

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$954,512

Salary Outlook

$60,882

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$936,450

Salary Outlook

$59,785

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational Administration and Supervision

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$929,629

Salary Outlook

$59,371

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$845,077

Salary Outlook

$54,237

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$843,689

Salary Outlook

$54,153

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$840,786

Salary Outlook

$53,977

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sociology

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$828,968

Salary Outlook

$53,259

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$812,255

Salary Outlook

$52,244

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biotechnology

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$790,378

Salary Outlook

$50,916

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$761,591

Salary Outlook

$49,168

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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

$747,717

Salary Outlook

$48,326

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$747,203

Salary Outlook

$48,294

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$745,469

Salary Outlook

$48,189

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$730,002

Salary Outlook

$47,250

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$727,099

Salary Outlook

$47,074

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$726,675

Salary Outlook

$47,048

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$721,884

Salary Outlook

$46,757

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$698,915

Salary Outlook

$45,362

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biology, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$691,516

Salary Outlook

$44,913

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$689,871

Salary Outlook

$44,813

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$679,004

Salary Outlook

$44,153

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$678,798

Salary Outlook

$44,141

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

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

$672,889

Salary Outlook

$43,782

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$672,696

Salary Outlook

$43,770

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$660,595

Salary Outlook

$43,036

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$654,018

Salary Outlook

$42,636

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$632,938

Salary Outlook

$41,356

Estimated Debt

$38,998

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$625,410

Salary Outlook

$40,899

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

9.5 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$615,236

Salary Outlook

$40,282

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

9.7 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$583,070

Salary Outlook

$38,328

Estimated Debt

$38,998

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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$577,507

Salary Outlook

$37,991

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

10.3 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$575,696

Salary Outlook

$37,881

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

10.3 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$565,753

Salary Outlook

$37,277

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

10.5 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Sciences, Other

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$555,643

Salary Outlook

$36,663

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

10.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,486

Salary Outlook

$36,168

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

10.8 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$539,072

Salary Outlook

$35,657

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

10.9 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$523,387

Salary Outlook

$34,705

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

11.2 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$522,976

Salary Outlook

$34,680

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

11.2 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$522,167

Salary Outlook

$34,630

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

11.3 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$505,981

Salary Outlook

$33,648

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

11.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$488,382

Salary Outlook

$32,579

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

12 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$467,571

Salary Outlook

$31,315

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

12.5 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,354

Salary Outlook

$28,995

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

13.4 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$424,396

Salary Outlook

$28,694

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

13.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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26

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$362,786

Salary Outlook

$24,953

Estimated Debt

$38,998

Payback

15.6 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.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,165,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,033,113

Value at risk

$1,132,251

Payback

3.1 years

PROFESSIONAL

Optometry

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,842,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,825,933

Value at risk

$1,016,871

Payback

3.4 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,752,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,767,985

Value at risk

$984,599

Payback

3.5 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Public Health

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,738,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,758,787

Value at risk

$979,477

Payback

3.6 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,652,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,703,960

Value at risk

$948,944

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Systems Science and Theory

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,419,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,553,880

Value at risk

$865,364

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Engineering, General

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,295,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,474,094

Value at risk

$820,930

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,265,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,455,442

Value at risk

$810,542

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,236,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,436,584

Value at risk

$800,040

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,215,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,422,736

Value at risk

$792,328

Payback

4.4 years

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,166,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,391,661

Value at risk

$775,023

Payback

4.5 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,086,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,340,007

Value at risk

$746,257

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,018,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,296,215

Value at risk

$721,869

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Management Information Systems and Services

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,998,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,283,691

Value at risk

$714,893

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Public Health

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,746,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,121,754

Value at risk

$624,710

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,733,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,113,301

Value at risk

$620,003

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,726,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,109,113

Value at risk

$617,671

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,716,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,102,690

Value at risk

$614,094

Payback

5.6 years

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,626,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,044,909

Value at risk

$581,915

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,613,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,036,289

Value at risk

$577,115

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Materials Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,604,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,030,701

Value at risk

$574,003

Payback

6 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,538,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$988,489

Value at risk

$550,495

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,521,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$977,493

Value at risk

$544,371

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,506,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$967,615

Value at risk

$538,869

Payback

6.3 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Education, General

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,498,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$962,207

Value at risk

$535,857

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,489,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$956,696

Value at risk

$532,788

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,486,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$954,512

Value at risk

$531,572

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,457,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$936,450

Value at risk

$521,514

Payback

6.5 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational Administration and Supervision

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,447,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$929,629

Value at risk

$517,715

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,315,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$845,077

Value at risk

$470,627

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,313,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$843,689

Value at risk

$469,855

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,309,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$840,786

Value at risk

$468,238

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Sociology

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,290,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$828,968

Value at risk

$461,656

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,264,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$812,255

Value at risk

$452,349

Payback

7.5 years

MASTERS

Biotechnology

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,230,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$790,378

Value at risk

$440,166

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,185,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$761,591

Value at risk

$424,133

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,164,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$747,717

Value at risk

$416,407

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,163,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$747,203

Value at risk

$416,121

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,160,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$745,469

Value at risk

$415,155

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,136,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$730,002

Value at risk

$406,542

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,132,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$727,099

Value at risk

$404,925

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,131,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$726,675

Value at risk

$404,689

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,123,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$721,884

Value at risk

$402,020

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,088,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$698,915

Value at risk

$389,229

Payback

8.6 years

MASTERS

Biology, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,076,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$691,516

Value at risk

$385,108

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,074,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$689,871

Value at risk

$384,193

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,057,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$679,004

Value at risk

$378,140

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,056,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$678,798

Value at risk

$378,026

Payback

8.8 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,047,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$672,889

Value at risk

$374,735

Payback

8.9 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,047,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$672,696

Value at risk

$374,628

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,028,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$660,595

Value at risk

$367,889

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,018,244

Risk-adjusted ROI

$654,018

Value at risk

$364,226

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$985,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$632,938

Value at risk

$352,486

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$973,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$625,410

Value at risk

$348,294

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$957,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$615,236

Value at risk

$342,628

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$907,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$583,070

Value at risk

$324,714

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$899,124

Risk-adjusted ROI

$577,507

Value at risk

$321,617

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

History

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$896,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$575,696

Value at risk

$320,608

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$880,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$565,753

Value at risk

$315,071

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Social Sciences, Other

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$865,084

Risk-adjusted ROI

$555,643

Value at risk

$309,441

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$852,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,486

Value at risk

$304,898

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$839,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$539,072

Value at risk

$300,212

Payback

10.9 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$814,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$523,387

Value at risk

$291,477

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$814,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$522,976

Value at risk

$291,248

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$812,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$522,167

Value at risk

$290,797

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$787,764

Risk-adjusted ROI

$505,981

Value at risk

$281,783

Payback

11.6 years

BACHELORS

Music

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$760,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$488,382

Value at risk

$271,982

Payback

12 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$727,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$467,571

Value at risk

$260,393

Payback

12.5 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$668,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,354

Value at risk

$239,110

Payback

13.4 years

CERTIFICATE

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$660,744

Risk-adjusted ROI

$424,396

Value at risk

$236,348

Payback

13.6 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

26

High Risk

On-time ROI

$564,824

Risk-adjusted ROI

$362,786

Value at risk

$202,038

Payback

15.6 years

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