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University of Central Arkansas

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 Central Arkansas looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,185,912 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 13.6 years.

4-year net cost

$66,044

Estimated debt

$34,343

Early salary signal

$88,977

Graduation rate

54%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($66,044), estimated debt ($34,343), early-career salary ($88,977), 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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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,185,912

Salary Outlook

$88,977

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$916,828

Salary Outlook

$69,372

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

5 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.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$825,013

Salary Outlook

$62,683

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

5.5 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

Geography and Cartography

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$818,150

Salary Outlook

$62,183

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

5.5 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

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

$786,685

Salary Outlook

$59,891

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$777,157

Salary Outlook

$59,197

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Management Information Systems and Services

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$757,897

Salary Outlook

$57,793

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$742,802

Salary Outlook

$56,694

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$692,012

Salary Outlook

$52,993

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

6.5 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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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$676,585

Salary Outlook

$51,869

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational Administration and Supervision

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$664,337

Salary Outlook

$50,977

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

6.7 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

Mathematics

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$641,683

Salary Outlook

$49,326

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$603,163

Salary Outlook

$46,520

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$595,669

Salary Outlook

$45,974

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Marketing

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$584,952

Salary Outlook

$45,193

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$583,732

Salary Outlook

$45,104

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

MASTERS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,726

Salary Outlook

$44,302

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$565,521

Salary Outlook

$43,778

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,860

Salary Outlook

$43,146

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

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

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$548,306

Salary Outlook

$42,523

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Chemistry

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$540,148

Salary Outlook

$41,929

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$533,489

Salary Outlook

$41,444

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

8.3 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

Library Science, Other

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$522,740

Salary Outlook

$40,661

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

8.4 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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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$515,738

Salary Outlook

$40,151

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

8.6 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

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$514,100

Salary Outlook

$40,031

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

8.6 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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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$511,188

Salary Outlook

$39,819

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

8.6 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

Biology, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$507,890

Salary Outlook

$39,579

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$505,910

Salary Outlook

$39,434

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$505,824

Salary Outlook

$39,428

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$490,622

Salary Outlook

$38,321

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$490,450

Salary Outlook

$38,308

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

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

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$484,487

Salary Outlook

$37,874

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$478,438

Salary Outlook

$37,433

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$478,160

Salary Outlook

$37,413

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

BACHELORS

Criminology

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$471,972

Salary Outlook

$36,962

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Music

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$461,898

Salary Outlook

$36,228

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$460,281

Salary Outlook

$36,110

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$453,365

Salary Outlook

$35,606

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

9.6 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$444,372

Salary Outlook

$34,951

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

9.8 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$430,743

Salary Outlook

$33,958

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

10.1 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

Psychology, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$428,891

Salary Outlook

$33,823

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$427,028

Salary Outlook

$33,687

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$419,577

Salary Outlook

$33,145

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

10.4 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

Fine and Studio Arts

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$412,725

Salary Outlook

$32,645

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

History

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$404,053

Salary Outlook

$32,014

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

10.7 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$402,233

Salary Outlook

$31,881

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$387,630

Salary Outlook

$30,817

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

11.1 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

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$378,230

Salary Outlook

$30,132

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

11.4 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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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$365,950

Salary Outlook

$29,238

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

11.7 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$353,660

Salary Outlook

$28,342

Estimated Debt

$34,343

Payback

12.1 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$310,097

Salary Outlook

$25,168

Estimated Debt

$34,343

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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ROI Snapshot

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,215,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,185,912

Value at risk

$1,029,504

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,712,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$916,828

Value at risk

$795,908

Payback

5 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,541,216

Risk-adjusted ROI

$825,013

Value at risk

$716,203

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Geography and Cartography

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,528,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$818,150

Value at risk

$710,246

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,469,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$786,685

Value at risk

$682,931

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,451,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$777,157

Value at risk

$674,659

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,415,836

Risk-adjusted ROI

$757,897

Value at risk

$657,939

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,387,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$742,802

Value at risk

$644,834

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,292,756

Risk-adjusted ROI

$692,012

Value at risk

$600,744

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,263,936

Risk-adjusted ROI

$676,585

Value at risk

$587,351

Payback

6.6 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational Administration and Supervision

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,241,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$664,337

Value at risk

$576,719

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,198,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$641,683

Value at risk

$557,053

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,126,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$603,163

Value at risk

$523,613

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,112,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$595,669

Value at risk

$517,107

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,092,756

Risk-adjusted ROI

$584,952

Value at risk

$507,804

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,090,476

Risk-adjusted ROI

$583,732

Value at risk

$506,744

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,069,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,726

Value at risk

$497,190

Payback

7.8 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,056,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$565,521

Value at risk

$490,935

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,040,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,860

Value at risk

$483,416

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,024,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$548,306

Value at risk

$475,990

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,009,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$540,148

Value at risk

$468,908

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$996,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$533,489

Value at risk

$463,127

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Library Science, Other

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$976,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$522,740

Value at risk

$453,796

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$963,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$515,738

Value at risk

$447,718

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$960,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$514,100

Value at risk

$446,296

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$954,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$511,188

Value at risk

$443,768

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$948,796

Risk-adjusted ROI

$507,890

Value at risk

$440,906

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$945,096

Risk-adjusted ROI

$505,910

Value at risk

$439,186

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$944,936

Risk-adjusted ROI

$505,824

Value at risk

$439,112

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$916,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$490,622

Value at risk

$425,914

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$916,216

Risk-adjusted ROI

$490,450

Value at risk

$425,766

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$905,076

Risk-adjusted ROI

$484,487

Value at risk

$420,589

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$893,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$478,438

Value at risk

$415,338

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$893,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$478,160

Value at risk

$415,096

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Criminology

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$881,696

Risk-adjusted ROI

$471,972

Value at risk

$409,724

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Music

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$862,876

Risk-adjusted ROI

$461,898

Value at risk

$400,978

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$859,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$460,281

Value at risk

$399,575

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$846,936

Risk-adjusted ROI

$453,365

Value at risk

$393,571

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$830,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$444,372

Value at risk

$385,764

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$804,676

Risk-adjusted ROI

$430,743

Value at risk

$373,933

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$801,216

Risk-adjusted ROI

$428,891

Value at risk

$372,325

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$797,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$427,028

Value at risk

$370,708

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$783,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$419,577

Value at risk

$364,239

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$771,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$412,725

Value at risk

$358,291

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

History

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$754,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$404,053

Value at risk

$350,763

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$751,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$402,233

Value at risk

$349,183

Payback

10.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$724,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$387,630

Value at risk

$336,506

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$706,576

Risk-adjusted ROI

$378,230

Value at risk

$328,346

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$683,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$365,950

Value at risk

$317,686

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$660,676

Risk-adjusted ROI

$353,660

Value at risk

$307,016

Payback

12.1 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

28

High Risk

On-time ROI

$579,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$310,097

Value at risk

$269,199

Payback

13.6 years

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