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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 85%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $538,209 to $3,049,527, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$57,420

Estimated debt

$29,858

Early salary signal

$141,945

Graduation rate

85%

Why this score?

Excellent Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($57,420), estimated debt ($29,858), early-career salary ($141,945), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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BACHELORS

Computer Science

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,049,527

Salary Outlook

$141,945

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Science

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,005,498

Salary Outlook

$139,928

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Physics

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,726,765

Salary Outlook

$127,159

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,672,810

Salary Outlook

$124,687

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics and Computer Science

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,598,712

Salary Outlook

$121,292

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,537,487

Salary Outlook

$118,487

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,453,021

Salary Outlook

$114,618

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,381,154

Salary Outlook

$111,326

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Veterinary Medicine

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,232,143

Salary Outlook

$104,499

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Chemistry

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,186,258

Salary Outlook

$102,397

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Law

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,171,785

Salary Outlook

$101,734

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,126,581

Salary Outlook

$99,663

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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93

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,093,721

Salary Outlook

$98,158

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,993,864

Salary Outlook

$93,583

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,931,906

Salary Outlook

$90,744

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Nuclear Engineering

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,926,935

Salary Outlook

$90,517

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,898,961

Salary Outlook

$89,235

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Food Science and Technology

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,855,647

Salary Outlook

$87,251

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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92

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,854,336

Salary Outlook

$87,191

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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91

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,788,292

Salary Outlook

$84,165

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Systems Engineering

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,769,580

Salary Outlook

$83,308

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,769,155

Salary Outlook

$83,288

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Statistics

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,755,500

Salary Outlook

$82,663

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,727,220

Salary Outlook

$81,367

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,724,751

Salary Outlook

$81,254

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,715,965

Salary Outlook

$80,852

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,707,231

Salary Outlook

$80,452

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering Physics

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,691,363

Salary Outlook

$79,725

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,672,413

Salary Outlook

$78,856

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,657,873

Salary Outlook

$78,190

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Research and Experimental Psychology

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,641,987

Salary Outlook

$77,463

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,632,793

Salary Outlook

$77,041

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Plant Sciences

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,619,070

Salary Outlook

$76,413

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,618,406

Salary Outlook

$76,382

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Materials Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,618,372

Salary Outlook

$76,381

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering-Related Fields

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,614,644

Salary Outlook

$76,210

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,607,340

Salary Outlook

$75,875

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,574,190

Salary Outlook

$74,357

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,511,551

Salary Outlook

$71,487

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,496,126

Salary Outlook

$70,780

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering Mechanics

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,476,937

Salary Outlook

$69,901

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Engineering

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,473,243

Salary Outlook

$69,732

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,429,997

Salary Outlook

$67,751

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,426,353

Salary Outlook

$67,584

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,372,823

Salary Outlook

$65,132

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,371,955

Salary Outlook

$65,092

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,331,535

Salary Outlook

$63,240

Estimated Debt

$29,858

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,294,317

Salary Outlook

$61,535

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,294,299

Salary Outlook

$61,534

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,207,297

Salary Outlook

$57,548

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sustainability Studies

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,185,486

Salary Outlook

$56,549

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,175,100

Salary Outlook

$56,073

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,167,200

Salary Outlook

$55,712

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,146,565

Salary Outlook

$54,766

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,146,292

Salary Outlook

$54,754

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Animal Sciences

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,140,231

Salary Outlook

$54,476

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,134,681

Salary Outlook

$54,222

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,129,232

Salary Outlook

$53,972

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,112,309

Salary Outlook

$53,197

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,105,175

Salary Outlook

$52,870

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,101,037

Salary Outlook

$52,680

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International/Globalization Studies

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,098,603

Salary Outlook

$52,569

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,096,304

Salary Outlook

$52,464

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,094,363

Salary Outlook

$52,375

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,082,309

Salary Outlook

$51,822

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Food Science and Technology

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,078,682

Salary Outlook

$51,656

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,074,460

Salary Outlook

$51,463

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Education, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,072,519

Salary Outlook

$51,374

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,068,109

Salary Outlook

$51,172

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,060,975

Salary Outlook

$50,845

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,051,236

Salary Outlook

$50,399

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,042,825

Salary Outlook

$50,014

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sustainability Studies

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,034,040

Salary Outlook

$49,611

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Plant Sciences

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,028,507

Salary Outlook

$49,358

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,025,425

Salary Outlook

$49,216

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,015,311

Salary Outlook

$48,753

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,003,342

Salary Outlook

$48,205

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,002,882

Salary Outlook

$48,184

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$995,033

Salary Outlook

$47,824

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$984,341

Salary Outlook

$47,334

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$978,672

Salary Outlook

$47,075

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$975,539

Salary Outlook

$46,931

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$970,942

Salary Outlook

$46,720

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$942,662

Salary Outlook

$45,425

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Music

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$938,899

Salary Outlook

$45,252

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Systems Science and Theory

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$930,284

Salary Outlook

$44,858

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$920,187

Salary Outlook

$44,395

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$894,240

Salary Outlook

$43,207

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$894,052

Salary Outlook

$43,198

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$889,336

Salary Outlook

$42,982

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$880,227

Salary Outlook

$42,565

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Area Studies

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$873,706

Salary Outlook

$42,266

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$843,894

Salary Outlook

$40,900

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$843,434

Salary Outlook

$40,879

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$818,440

Salary Outlook

$39,734

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$811,680

Salary Outlook

$39,424

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$809,161

Salary Outlook

$39,309

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$790,892

Salary Outlook

$38,472

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$788,440

Salary Outlook

$38,360

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$768,809

Salary Outlook

$37,460

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$746,539

Salary Outlook

$36,440

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$700,330

Salary Outlook

$34,323

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$692,669

Salary Outlook

$33,972

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Music

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$625,467

Salary Outlook

$30,893

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Philosophy

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$538,209

Salary Outlook

$26,896

Estimated Debt

$29,858

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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BACHELORS

Computer Science

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,582,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,049,527

Value at risk

$532,673

Payback

2.1 years

MASTERS

Computer Science

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,530,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,005,498

Value at risk

$524,982

Payback

2.1 years

DOCTORAL

Physics

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,203,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,726,765

Value at risk

$476,295

Payback

2.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,139,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,672,810

Value at risk

$466,870

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics and Computer Science

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,052,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,598,712

Value at risk

$453,928

Payback

2.5 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,980,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,537,487

Value at risk

$443,233

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,881,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,453,021

Value at risk

$428,479

Payback

2.6 years

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,797,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,381,154

Value at risk

$415,926

Payback

2.7 years

DOCTORAL

Veterinary Medicine

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,622,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,232,143

Value at risk

$389,897

Payback

2.9 years

DOCTORAL

Chemistry

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,568,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,186,258

Value at risk

$381,882

Payback

2.9 years

DOCTORAL

Law

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,551,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,171,785

Value at risk

$379,355

Payback

2.9 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,498,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,126,581

Value at risk

$371,459

Payback

3 years

MASTERS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

93

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,459,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,093,721

Value at risk

$365,719

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,342,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,993,864

Value at risk

$348,276

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,269,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,931,906

Value at risk

$337,454

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Nuclear Engineering

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,263,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,926,935

Value at risk

$336,585

Payback

3.3 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,230,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,898,961

Value at risk

$331,699

Payback

3.3 years

MASTERS

Food Science and Technology

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,179,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,855,647

Value at risk

$324,133

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

92

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,178,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,854,336

Value at risk

$323,904

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

91

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,100,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,788,292

Value at risk

$312,368

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Systems Engineering

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,078,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,769,580

Value at risk

$309,100

Payback

3.6 years

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,078,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,769,155

Value at risk

$309,025

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Statistics

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,062,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,755,500

Value at risk

$306,640

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,028,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,727,220

Value at risk

$301,700

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,026,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,724,751

Value at risk

$301,269

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,015,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,715,965

Value at risk

$299,735

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,005,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,707,231

Value at risk

$298,209

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Physics

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,986,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,691,363

Value at risk

$295,437

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,964,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,672,413

Value at risk

$292,127

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,947,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,657,873

Value at risk

$289,587

Payback

3.8 years

DOCTORAL

Research and Experimental Psychology

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,928,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,641,987

Value at risk

$286,813

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,918,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,632,793

Value at risk

$285,207

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Plant Sciences

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,901,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,619,070

Value at risk

$282,810

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,901,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,618,406

Value at risk

$282,694

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Materials Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,901,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,618,372

Value at risk

$282,688

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Engineering-Related Fields

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,896,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,614,644

Value at risk

$282,036

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,888,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,607,340

Value at risk

$280,760

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,849,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,574,190

Value at risk

$274,970

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,775,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,511,551

Value at risk

$264,029

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,757,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,496,126

Value at risk

$261,334

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Mechanics

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,734,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,476,937

Value at risk

$257,983

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Engineering

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,730,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,473,243

Value at risk

$257,337

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Economics

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,679,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,429,997

Value at risk

$249,783

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,675,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,426,353

Value at risk

$249,147

Payback

4.4 years

DOCTORAL

Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,612,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,372,823

Value at risk

$239,797

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,611,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,371,955

Value at risk

$239,645

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Physics

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,564,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,331,535

Value at risk

$232,585

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,520,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,294,317

Value at risk

$226,083

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Public Health

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,520,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,294,299

Value at risk

$226,081

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,418,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,207,297

Value at risk

$210,883

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Sustainability Studies

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,392,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,185,486

Value at risk

$207,074

Payback

5.3 years

MASTERS

Education, General

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,380,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,175,100

Value at risk

$205,260

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,371,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,167,200

Value at risk

$203,880

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,346,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,146,565

Value at risk

$200,275

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,346,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,146,292

Value at risk

$200,228

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Animal Sciences

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,339,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,140,231

Value at risk

$199,169

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,332,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,134,681

Value at risk

$198,199

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,326,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,129,232

Value at risk

$197,248

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,306,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,112,309

Value at risk

$194,291

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,298,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,105,175

Value at risk

$193,045

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,293,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,101,037

Value at risk

$192,323

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

International/Globalization Studies

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,290,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,098,603

Value at risk

$191,897

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,287,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,096,304

Value at risk

$191,496

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,285,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,094,363

Value at risk

$191,157

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,271,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,082,309

Value at risk

$189,051

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Food Science and Technology

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,267,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,078,682

Value at risk

$188,418

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,262,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,074,460

Value at risk

$187,680

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Education, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,259,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,072,519

Value at risk

$187,341

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,254,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,068,109

Value at risk

$186,571

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,246,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,060,975

Value at risk

$185,325

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,234,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,051,236

Value at risk

$183,624

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Social Work

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,224,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,042,825

Value at risk

$182,155

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Sustainability Studies

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,214,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,034,040

Value at risk

$180,620

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Plant Sciences

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,208,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,028,507

Value at risk

$179,653

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,204,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,025,425

Value at risk

$179,115

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,192,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,015,311

Value at risk

$177,349

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,178,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,003,342

Value at risk

$175,258

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,178,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,002,882

Value at risk

$175,178

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,168,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$995,033

Value at risk

$173,807

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,156,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$984,341

Value at risk

$171,939

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,149,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$978,672

Value at risk

$170,948

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,145,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$975,539

Value at risk

$170,401

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,140,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$970,942

Value at risk

$169,598

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,107,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$942,662

Value at risk

$164,658

Payback

6.6 years

DOCTORAL

Music

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,102,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$938,899

Value at risk

$164,001

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Systems Science and Theory

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,092,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$930,284

Value at risk

$162,496

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,080,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$920,187

Value at risk

$160,733

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,050,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$894,240

Value at risk

$156,200

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,050,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$894,052

Value at risk

$156,168

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,044,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$889,336

Value at risk

$155,344

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,033,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$880,227

Value at risk

$153,753

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Area Studies

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,026,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$873,706

Value at risk

$152,614

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$991,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$843,894

Value at risk

$147,406

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$990,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$843,434

Value at risk

$147,326

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$961,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$818,440

Value at risk

$142,960

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Music

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$953,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$811,680

Value at risk

$141,780

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$950,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$809,161

Value at risk

$141,339

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$929,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$790,892

Value at risk

$138,148

Payback

7.8 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$926,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$788,440

Value at risk

$137,720

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$903,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$768,809

Value at risk

$134,291

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

History

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$876,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$746,539

Value at risk

$130,401

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$822,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$700,330

Value at risk

$122,330

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$813,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$692,669

Value at risk

$120,991

Payback

8.8 years

MASTERS

Music

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$734,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$625,467

Value at risk

$109,253

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$632,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$538,209

Value at risk

$94,011

Payback

11.1 years

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