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University of Louisiana at Monroe

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 Louisiana at Monroe looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,426,932 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 10.7 years.

4-year net cost

$53,864

Estimated debt

$28,009

Early salary signal

$104,777

Graduation rate

54%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($53,864), estimated debt ($28,009), early-career salary ($104,777), 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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BACHELORS

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,426,932

Salary Outlook

$104,777

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,424,927

Salary Outlook

$104,632

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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

Construction Management

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,036,768

Salary Outlook

$76,702

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$871,154

Salary Outlook

$64,785

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$845,323

Salary Outlook

$62,927

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$839,512

Salary Outlook

$62,508

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$724,543

Salary Outlook

$54,236

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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

Insurance

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$704,717

Salary Outlook

$52,809

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$687,102

Salary Outlook

$51,542

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$657,953

Salary Outlook

$49,444

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$643,850

Salary Outlook

$48,429

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$632,761

Salary Outlook

$47,631

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$603,927

Salary Outlook

$45,557

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$587,439

Salary Outlook

$44,370

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$571,764

Salary Outlook

$43,242

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$563,775

Salary Outlook

$42,668

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$561,597

Salary Outlook

$42,511

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$543,613

Salary Outlook

$41,217

Estimated Debt

$28,009

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.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$531,472

Salary Outlook

$40,343

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$529,900

Salary Outlook

$40,230

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$517,640

Salary Outlook

$39,348

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$516,817

Salary Outlook

$39,289

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Pharmacology and Toxicology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$500,199

Salary Outlook

$38,093

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$488,600

Salary Outlook

$37,258

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$468,069

Salary Outlook

$35,781

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$450,530

Salary Outlook

$34,519

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$447,484

Salary Outlook

$34,300

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$444,503

Salary Outlook

$34,085

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$424,763

Salary Outlook

$32,665

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,335

Salary Outlook

$30,475

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$393,284

Salary Outlook

$30,400

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$347,637

Salary Outlook

$27,115

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$333,176

Salary Outlook

$26,075

Estimated Debt

$28,009

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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BACHELORS

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,632,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,426,932

Value at risk

$1,205,784

Payback

2.7 years

PROFESSIONAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,629,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,424,927

Value at risk

$1,204,089

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Construction Management

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,912,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,036,768

Value at risk

$876,088

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,607,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$871,154

Value at risk

$736,142

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,559,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$845,323

Value at risk

$714,313

Payback

4.5 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,548,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$839,512

Value at risk

$709,404

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,336,796

Risk-adjusted ROI

$724,543

Value at risk

$612,253

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Insurance

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,300,216

Risk-adjusted ROI

$704,717

Value at risk

$595,499

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,267,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$687,102

Value at risk

$580,614

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,213,936

Risk-adjusted ROI

$657,953

Value at risk

$555,983

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,187,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$643,850

Value at risk

$544,066

Payback

5.8 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,167,456

Risk-adjusted ROI

$632,761

Value at risk

$534,695

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,114,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$603,927

Value at risk

$510,329

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,083,836

Risk-adjusted ROI

$587,439

Value at risk

$496,397

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,054,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$571,764

Value at risk

$483,152

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,040,176

Risk-adjusted ROI

$563,775

Value at risk

$476,401

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,036,156

Risk-adjusted ROI

$561,597

Value at risk

$474,559

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,002,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$543,613

Value at risk

$459,363

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$980,576

Risk-adjusted ROI

$531,472

Value at risk

$449,104

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$977,676

Risk-adjusted ROI

$529,900

Value at risk

$447,776

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$955,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$517,640

Value at risk

$437,416

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$953,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$516,817

Value at risk

$436,719

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Pharmacology and Toxicology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$922,876

Risk-adjusted ROI

$500,199

Value at risk

$422,677

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$901,476

Risk-adjusted ROI

$488,600

Value at risk

$412,876

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$863,596

Risk-adjusted ROI

$468,069

Value at risk

$395,527

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$831,236

Risk-adjusted ROI

$450,530

Value at risk

$380,706

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$825,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$447,484

Value at risk

$378,132

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$820,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$444,503

Value at risk

$375,613

Payback

8.2 years

ASSOCIATE

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$783,696

Risk-adjusted ROI

$424,763

Value at risk

$358,933

Payback

8.6 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$727,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,335

Value at risk

$333,221

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

History

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$725,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$393,284

Value at risk

$332,332

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$641,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$347,637

Value at risk

$293,759

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$614,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$333,176

Value at risk

$281,540

Payback

10.7 years

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