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University of Colorado Denver

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 Colorado Denver looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,882,071 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 6.8 years.

4-year net cost

$47,600

Estimated debt

$24,752

Early salary signal

$160,905

Graduation rate

46%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($47,600), estimated debt ($24,752), early-career salary ($160,905), 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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PROFESSIONAL

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,882,071

Salary Outlook

$160,905

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

1.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,595,959

Salary Outlook

$136,726

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

1.8 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,480,243

Salary Outlook

$126,947

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

1.9 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.

DOCTORAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,304,873

Salary Outlook

$112,127

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.2 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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,276,417

Salary Outlook

$109,723

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,216,311

Salary Outlook

$104,643

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.4 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.

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,211,105

Salary Outlook

$104,203

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.4 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.

DOCTORAL

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

$1,195,073

Salary Outlook

$102,848

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.4 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.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,172,607

Salary Outlook

$100,950

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,073,163

Salary Outlook

$92,546

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.7 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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

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

$1,051,371

Salary Outlook

$90,705

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.7 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.

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

$1,049,571

Salary Outlook

$90,553

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.7 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.

PROFESSIONAL

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,047,513

Salary Outlook

$90,379

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.7 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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,018,752

Salary Outlook

$87,948

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.8 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,000,292

Salary Outlook

$86,388

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$961,305

Salary Outlook

$83,093

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$939,808

Salary Outlook

$81,277

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$910,235

Salary Outlook

$78,778

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$881,354

Salary Outlook

$76,337

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$848,606

Salary Outlook

$73,570

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$829,260

Salary Outlook

$71,935

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$809,397

Salary Outlook

$70,256

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.5 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

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$773,566

Salary Outlook

$67,228

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.7 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.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$767,844

Salary Outlook

$66,745

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$765,093

Salary Outlook

$66,512

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.7 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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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$762,121

Salary Outlook

$66,261

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$757,109

Salary Outlook

$65,837

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$743,117

Salary Outlook

$64,655

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$707,184

Salary Outlook

$61,618

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Landscape Architecture

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$704,821

Salary Outlook

$61,419

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$692,785

Salary Outlook

$60,402

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$678,470

Salary Outlook

$59,192

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$671,593

Salary Outlook

$58,611

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Architecture

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$668,621

Salary Outlook

$58,360

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$665,640

Salary Outlook

$58,108

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$664,366

Salary Outlook

$58,000

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Public Health

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$654,767

Salary Outlook

$57,189

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$636,916

Salary Outlook

$55,680

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$598,833

Salary Outlook

$52,462

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Chemistry

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$577,650

Salary Outlook

$50,672

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Political Science and Government

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$573,968

Salary Outlook

$50,361

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,057

Salary Outlook

$50,199

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biotechnology

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$564,978

Salary Outlook

$49,601

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$560,427

Salary Outlook

$49,216

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Communication and Media Studies

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$558,433

Salary Outlook

$49,048

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Architecture

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,006

Salary Outlook

$48,843

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$551,077

Salary Outlook

$48,426

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,108

Salary Outlook

$48,091

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

BACHELORS

International/Globalization Studies

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$544,238

Salary Outlook

$47,848

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$542,835

Salary Outlook

$47,730

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,255

Salary Outlook

$45,906

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Public Health

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$516,234

Salary Outlook

$45,482

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Biology, General

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$515,505

Salary Outlook

$45,420

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Geography and Cartography

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$506,773

Salary Outlook

$44,682

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$498,448

Salary Outlook

$43,979

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$489,015

Salary Outlook

$43,182

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$487,353

Salary Outlook

$43,041

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

English Language and Literature, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$481,068

Salary Outlook

$42,510

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

History

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$473,554

Salary Outlook

$41,875

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$468,044

Salary Outlook

$41,409

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Psychology, General

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$467,130

Salary Outlook

$41,332

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Education, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$446,252

Salary Outlook

$39,568

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$438,074

Salary Outlook

$38,877

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Sociology

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$436,016

Salary Outlook

$38,703

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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.

CERTIFICATE

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$427,829

Salary Outlook

$38,011

Estimated Debt

$24,752

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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$419,947

Salary Outlook

$37,345

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$407,523

Salary Outlook

$36,295

Estimated Debt

$24,752

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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PROFESSIONAL

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$4,078,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,882,071

Value at risk

$2,196,089

Payback

1.5 years

MASTERS

Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,458,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,595,959

Value at risk

$1,862,241

Payback

1.8 years

PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,207,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,480,243

Value at risk

$1,727,217

Payback

1.9 years

DOCTORAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,827,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,304,873

Value at risk

$1,522,587

Payback

2.2 years

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,765,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,276,417

Value at risk

$1,489,383

Payback

2.3 years

MASTERS

Finance and Financial Management Services

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,635,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,216,311

Value at risk

$1,419,249

Payback

2.4 years

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,624,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,211,105

Value at risk

$1,413,175

Payback

2.4 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,589,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,195,073

Value at risk

$1,394,467

Payback

2.4 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,540,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,172,607

Value at risk

$1,368,253

Payback

2.5 years

MASTERS

Information Science/Studies

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,325,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,073,163

Value at risk

$1,252,217

Payback

2.7 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,278,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,051,371

Value at risk

$1,226,789

Payback

2.7 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,274,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,049,571

Value at risk

$1,224,689

Payback

2.7 years

PROFESSIONAL

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,269,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,047,513

Value at risk

$1,222,287

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,207,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,018,752

Value at risk

$1,188,728

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,167,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,000,292

Value at risk

$1,167,188

Payback

2.9 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,083,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$961,305

Value at risk

$1,121,695

Payback

3 years

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,036,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$939,808

Value at risk

$1,096,612

Payback

3 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,972,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$910,235

Value at risk

$1,062,105

Payback

3.1 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,909,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$881,354

Value at risk

$1,028,406

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,838,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$848,606

Value at risk

$990,194

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,796,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$829,260

Value at risk

$967,620

Payback

3.4 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,753,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$809,397

Value at risk

$944,443

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,676,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$773,566

Value at risk

$902,634

Payback

3.7 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,663,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$767,844

Value at risk

$895,956

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,657,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$765,093

Value at risk

$892,747

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,651,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$762,121

Value at risk

$889,279

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,640,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$757,109

Value at risk

$883,431

Payback

3.8 years

CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,610,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$743,117

Value at risk

$867,103

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Public Health

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,532,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$707,184

Value at risk

$825,176

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Landscape Architecture

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,527,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$704,821

Value at risk

$822,419

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,501,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$692,785

Value at risk

$808,375

Payback

4.1 years

PROFESSIONAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,470,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$678,470

Value at risk

$791,670

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,455,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$671,593

Value at risk

$783,647

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Architecture

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,448,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$668,621

Value at risk

$780,179

Payback

4.2 years

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,442,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$665,640

Value at risk

$776,700

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,439,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$664,366

Value at risk

$775,214

Payback

4.3 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Public Health

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,418,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$654,767

Value at risk

$764,013

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Economics

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,380,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$636,916

Value at risk

$743,184

Payback

4.4 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,297,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$598,833

Value at risk

$698,747

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,251,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$577,650

Value at risk

$674,030

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Political Science and Government

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,243,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$573,968

Value at risk

$669,732

Payback

4.9 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,239,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,057

Value at risk

$667,503

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Biotechnology

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,224,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$564,978

Value at risk

$659,242

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,214,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$560,427

Value at risk

$653,933

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,210,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$558,433

Value at risk

$651,607

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Architecture

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,204,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,006

Value at risk

$648,774

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,194,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$551,077

Value at risk

$643,023

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,185,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,108

Value at risk

$638,392

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

International/Globalization Studies

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,179,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$544,238

Value at risk

$635,042

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,176,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$542,835

Value at risk

$633,405

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,129,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,255

Value at risk

$608,225

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,118,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$516,234

Value at risk

$602,366

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,117,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$515,505

Value at risk

$601,515

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,098,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$506,773

Value at risk

$591,327

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,080,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$498,448

Value at risk

$581,612

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,059,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$489,015

Value at risk

$570,605

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,056,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$487,353

Value at risk

$568,667

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,042,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$481,068

Value at risk

$561,332

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

History

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,026,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$473,554

Value at risk

$552,566

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Education, General

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,014,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$468,044

Value at risk

$546,136

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,012,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$467,130

Value at risk

$545,070

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Education, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$966,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$446,252

Value at risk

$520,708

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$949,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$438,074

Value at risk

$511,166

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$944,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$436,016

Value at risk

$508,764

Payback

6.4 years

CERTIFICATE

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$927,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$427,829

Value at risk

$499,211

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$909,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$419,947

Value at risk

$490,013

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Music

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$883,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$407,523

Value at risk

$475,517

Payback

6.8 years

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