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University of Central Missouri

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 Missouri looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,281,151 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 10.6 years.

4-year net cost

$57,848

Estimated debt

$30,081

Early salary signal

$94,647

Graduation rate

54%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($57,848), estimated debt ($30,081), early-career salary ($94,647), 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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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,281,151

Salary Outlook

$94,647

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

3.2 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,088,064

Salary Outlook

$80,722

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Management

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,009,064

Salary Outlook

$75,025

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$951,047

Salary Outlook

$70,841

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$894,619

Salary Outlook

$66,772

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$885,242

Salary Outlook

$66,096

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$882,073

Salary Outlook

$65,867

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$881,889

Salary Outlook

$65,854

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$851,918

Salary Outlook

$63,692

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

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

$839,858

Salary Outlook

$62,823

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Accounting and Related Services

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$800,791

Salary Outlook

$60,005

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$783,972

Salary Outlook

$58,793

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

CERTIFICATE

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$770,787

Salary Outlook

$57,842

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

5.2 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.

CERTIFICATE

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$751,978

Salary Outlook

$56,485

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$740,178

Salary Outlook

$55,634

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

BACHELORS

Economics

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$718,903

Salary Outlook

$54,100

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$713,430

Salary Outlook

$53,705

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$692,274

Salary Outlook

$52,180

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Political Science and Government

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$660,561

Salary Outlook

$49,893

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

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

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$636,972

Salary Outlook

$48,192

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$626,599

Salary Outlook

$47,444

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$618,357

Salary Outlook

$46,849

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Communication and Media Studies

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$616,172

Salary Outlook

$46,692

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$604,004

Salary Outlook

$45,814

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

CERTIFICATE

Homeland Security

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$602,360

Salary Outlook

$45,696

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Educational Administration and Supervision

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$589,619

Salary Outlook

$44,777

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$571,740

Salary Outlook

$43,487

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Homeland Security

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$559,215

Salary Outlook

$42,584

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

Educational/Instructional Media Design

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$559,042

Salary Outlook

$42,572

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$558,750

Salary Outlook

$42,551

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,079

Salary Outlook

$42,358

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$549,286

Salary Outlook

$41,868

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$542,526

Salary Outlook

$41,381

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

7.3 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.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$540,612

Salary Outlook

$41,243

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

7.3 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.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$536,156

Salary Outlook

$40,921

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$534,695

Salary Outlook

$40,816

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$530,034

Salary Outlook

$40,480

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Social Work

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$524,107

Salary Outlook

$40,052

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$517,887

Salary Outlook

$39,604

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Hospitality Administration/Management

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$497,953

Salary Outlook

$38,166

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$489,820

Salary Outlook

$37,580

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Biology, General

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$489,095

Salary Outlook

$37,527

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$488,111

Salary Outlook

$37,456

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Research and Experimental Psychology

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$481,286

Salary Outlook

$36,964

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Agricultural Business and Management

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$479,750

Salary Outlook

$36,853

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$474,937

Salary Outlook

$36,506

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$474,872

Salary Outlook

$36,502

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$464,759

Salary Outlook

$35,772

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

MASTERS

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

$464,738

Salary Outlook

$35,771

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Education, Other

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$448,276

Salary Outlook

$34,584

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$438,812

Salary Outlook

$33,901

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$435,599

Salary Outlook

$33,669

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$431,403

Salary Outlook

$33,367

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Music

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,586

Salary Outlook

$33,236

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$421,582

Salary Outlook

$32,659

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$406,612

Salary Outlook

$31,579

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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

Special Education and Teaching

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$396,694

Salary Outlook

$30,864

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$388,452

Salary Outlook

$30,269

Estimated Debt

$30,081

Payback

9.9 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.

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

$362,645

Salary Outlook

$28,408

Estimated Debt

$30,081

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.

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,368,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,281,151

Value at risk

$1,087,841

Payback

3.2 years

MASTERS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,011,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,088,064

Value at risk

$923,888

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Construction Management

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,865,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,009,064

Value at risk

$856,808

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,758,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$951,047

Value at risk

$807,545

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,654,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$894,619

Value at risk

$759,633

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,636,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$885,242

Value at risk

$751,670

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,631,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$882,073

Value at risk

$748,979

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,630,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$881,889

Value at risk

$748,823

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,575,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$851,918

Value at risk

$723,374

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,552,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$839,858

Value at risk

$713,134

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,480,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$800,791

Value at risk

$679,961

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,449,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$783,972

Value at risk

$665,680

Payback

5.1 years

CERTIFICATE

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,425,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$770,787

Value at risk

$654,485

Payback

5.2 years

CERTIFICATE

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,390,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$751,978

Value at risk

$638,514

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,368,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$740,178

Value at risk

$628,494

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Economics

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,329,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$718,903

Value at risk

$610,429

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,319,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$713,430

Value at risk

$605,782

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,280,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$692,274

Value at risk

$587,818

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,221,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$660,561

Value at risk

$560,891

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,177,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$636,972

Value at risk

$540,860

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,158,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$626,599

Value at risk

$532,053

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,143,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$618,357

Value at risk

$525,055

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,139,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$616,172

Value at risk

$523,200

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,116,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$604,004

Value at risk

$512,868

Payback

6.6 years

CERTIFICATE

Homeland Security

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,113,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$602,360

Value at risk

$511,472

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,090,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$589,619

Value at risk

$500,653

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,057,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$571,740

Value at risk

$485,472

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Homeland Security

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,034,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$559,215

Value at risk

$474,837

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Educational/Instructional Media Design

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,033,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$559,042

Value at risk

$474,690

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,033,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$558,750

Value at risk

$474,442

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,028,252

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,079

Value at risk

$472,173

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,015,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$549,286

Value at risk

$466,406

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,003,192

Risk-adjusted ROI

$542,526

Value at risk

$460,666

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$999,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$540,612

Value at risk

$459,040

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$991,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$536,156

Value at risk

$455,256

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$988,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$534,695

Value at risk

$454,017

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$980,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$530,034

Value at risk

$450,058

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$969,132

Risk-adjusted ROI

$524,107

Value at risk

$445,025

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$957,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$517,887

Value at risk

$439,745

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$920,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$497,953

Value at risk

$422,819

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$905,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$489,820

Value at risk

$415,912

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$904,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$489,095

Value at risk

$415,297

Payback

8 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$902,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$488,111

Value at risk

$414,461

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$889,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$481,286

Value at risk

$408,666

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$887,112

Risk-adjusted ROI

$479,750

Value at risk

$407,362

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$878,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$474,937

Value at risk

$403,275

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$878,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$474,872

Value at risk

$403,220

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$859,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$464,759

Value at risk

$394,633

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$859,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$464,738

Value at risk

$394,614

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Education, Other

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$828,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$448,276

Value at risk

$380,636

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$811,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$438,812

Value at risk

$372,600

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$805,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$435,599

Value at risk

$369,873

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$797,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$431,403

Value at risk

$366,309

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Music

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$794,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,586

Value at risk

$364,766

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Graphic Communications

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$779,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$421,582

Value at risk

$357,970

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$751,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$406,612

Value at risk

$345,260

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$733,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$396,694

Value at risk

$336,838

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$718,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$388,452

Value at risk

$329,840

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$670,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$362,645

Value at risk

$307,927

Payback

10.6 years

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