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University of Massachusetts--Amherst

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 Massachusetts--Amherst has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 83%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $444,765 to $2,680,912, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$89,532

Estimated debt

$46,557

Early salary signal

$129,069

Graduation rate

83%

Why this score?

Excellent Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($89,532), estimated debt ($46,557), early-career salary ($129,069), 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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MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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91

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,680,912

Salary Outlook

$129,069

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Computer Science

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90

Excellent Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,491,512

Salary Outlook

$120,197

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,031,151

Salary Outlook

$98,633

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

4.7 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

Computer Science

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,982,294

Salary Outlook

$96,345

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

4.8 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.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,808,514

Salary Outlook

$88,205

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

5.3 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.

DOCTORAL

Education, General

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,770,764

Salary Outlook

$86,436

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

5.4 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.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,750,981

Salary Outlook

$85,510

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

5.4 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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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,608,823

Salary Outlook

$78,851

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,602,795

Salary Outlook

$78,569

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,599,248

Salary Outlook

$78,402

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,559,933

Salary Outlook

$76,561

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,557,185

Salary Outlook

$76,432

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,553,871

Salary Outlook

$76,277

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,540,683

Salary Outlook

$75,659

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,540,616

Salary Outlook

$75,656

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,476,689

Salary Outlook

$72,662

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,467,814

Salary Outlook

$72,246

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,441,853

Salary Outlook

$71,030

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,429,281

Salary Outlook

$70,441

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Civil Engineering

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,392,097

Salary Outlook

$68,699

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

6.8 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

Civil Engineering

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,387,152

Salary Outlook

$68,468

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

6.8 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

Marketing

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,362,507

Salary Outlook

$67,313

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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.

MASTERS

Public Health

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,340,509

Salary Outlook

$66,283

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Mathematics

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,313,200

Salary Outlook

$65,004

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

7.2 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.

MASTERS

Public Policy Analysis

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,298,163

Salary Outlook

$64,299

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

7.2 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

Economics

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,264,843

Salary Outlook

$62,739

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

7.4 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

Chemistry

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,230,523

Salary Outlook

$61,131

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,221,864

Salary Outlook

$60,725

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

7.7 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

Food Science and Technology

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,220,498

Salary Outlook

$60,661

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

7.7 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.

MASTERS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,172,674

Salary Outlook

$58,421

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,164,731

Salary Outlook

$58,049

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,145,081

Salary Outlook

$57,129

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

8.1 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.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,145,015

Salary Outlook

$57,126

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

8.1 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.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,136,489

Salary Outlook

$56,726

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Physics

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,134,324

Salary Outlook

$56,625

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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

Hospitality Administration/Management

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,106,349

Salary Outlook

$55,314

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

8.4 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

Non-Professional Legal Studies

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,078,923

Salary Outlook

$54,030

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

8.6 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.

MASTERS

Sustainability Studies

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,071,796

Salary Outlook

$53,696

Estimated Debt

$46,557

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.

MASTERS

Education, General

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,048,333

Salary Outlook

$52,597

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

8.9 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

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,035,178

Salary Outlook

$51,981

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

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

Landscape Architecture

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$999,127

Salary Outlook

$50,292

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

9.3 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

Public Health

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$988,752

Salary Outlook

$49,806

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

9.3 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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$984,856

Salary Outlook

$49,624

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

9.4 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

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$980,909

Salary Outlook

$49,439

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

9.4 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

Nutrition Sciences

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$974,848

Salary Outlook

$49,155

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

9.5 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

Communication and Media Studies

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$939,413

Salary Outlook

$47,495

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

9.8 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

Political Science and Government

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$936,665

Salary Outlook

$47,366

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

9.8 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

Animal Sciences

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$916,966

Salary Outlook

$46,444

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

10 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

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$912,886

Salary Outlook

$46,252

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

10.1 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.

BACHELORS

Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$882,296

Salary Outlook

$44,820

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

10.4 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.

ASSOCIATE

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$876,168

Salary Outlook

$44,533

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

10.5 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

Sociology

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$873,954

Salary Outlook

$44,429

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

10.5 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

History

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$867,909

Salary Outlook

$44,146

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

10.5 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

Environmental Design

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$850,824

Salary Outlook

$43,345

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

10.7 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

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$828,244

Salary Outlook

$42,288

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

11 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

Journalism

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$791,543

Salary Outlook

$40,569

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

11.5 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

Plant Sciences

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$789,894

Salary Outlook

$40,491

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

11.5 years

Strengths

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.

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$783,999

Salary Outlook

$40,215

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

11.6 years

Strengths

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

Psychology, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$779,270

Salary Outlook

$39,994

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

11.6 years

Strengths

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

English Language and Literature, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$732,661

Salary Outlook

$37,811

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

12.3 years

Strengths

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.

MASTERS

Fine and Studio Arts

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$699,391

Salary Outlook

$36,252

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

12.8 years

Strengths

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$691,897

Salary Outlook

$35,901

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

13 years

Strengths

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

Agricultural Production Operations

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$633,499

Salary Outlook

$33,166

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

14 years

Strengths

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.

MASTERS

Music

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$566,374

Salary Outlook

$30,021

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

15.5 years

Strengths

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

Anthropology

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$444,765

Salary Outlook

$24,325

Estimated Debt

$46,557

Payback

19.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

91

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$3,219,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,680,912

Value at risk

$539,016

Payback

3.6 years

MASTERS

Computer Science

90

Excellent Value

On-time ROI

$2,992,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,491,512

Value at risk

$500,936

Payback

3.9 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,439,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,031,151

Value at risk

$408,377

Payback

4.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,380,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,982,294

Value at risk

$398,554

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,172,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,808,514

Value at risk

$363,614

Payback

5.3 years

DOCTORAL

Education, General

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,126,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,770,764

Value at risk

$356,024

Payback

5.4 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,103,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,750,981

Value at risk

$352,047

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,932,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,608,823

Value at risk

$323,465

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,925,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,602,795

Value at risk

$322,253

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,920,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,599,248

Value at risk

$321,540

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,873,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,559,933

Value at risk

$313,635

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,870,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,557,185

Value at risk

$313,083

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,866,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,553,871

Value at risk

$312,417

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,850,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,540,683

Value at risk

$309,765

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,850,368

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,540,616

Value at risk

$309,752

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,773,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,476,689

Value at risk

$296,899

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,762,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,467,814

Value at risk

$295,114

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,731,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,441,853

Value at risk

$289,895

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,716,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,429,281

Value at risk

$287,367

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,671,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,392,097

Value at risk

$279,891

Payback

6.8 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,666,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,387,152

Value at risk

$278,896

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,636,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,362,507

Value at risk

$273,941

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Public Health

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,610,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,340,509

Value at risk

$269,519

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,577,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,313,200

Value at risk

$264,028

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Public Policy Analysis

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,559,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,298,163

Value at risk

$261,005

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Economics

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,519,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,264,843

Value at risk

$254,305

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,477,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,230,523

Value at risk

$247,405

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,467,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,221,864

Value at risk

$245,664

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Food Science and Technology

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,465,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,220,498

Value at risk

$245,390

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,408,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,172,674

Value at risk

$235,774

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,398,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,164,731

Value at risk

$234,177

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,375,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,145,081

Value at risk

$230,227

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,375,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,145,015

Value at risk

$230,213

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,364,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,136,489

Value at risk

$228,499

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Physics

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,362,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,134,324

Value at risk

$228,064

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,328,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,106,349

Value at risk

$222,439

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Non-Professional Legal Studies

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,295,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,078,923

Value at risk

$216,925

Payback

8.6 years

MASTERS

Sustainability Studies

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,287,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,071,796

Value at risk

$215,492

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Education, General

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,259,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,048,333

Value at risk

$210,775

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,243,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,035,178

Value at risk

$208,130

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Landscape Architecture

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,200,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$999,127

Value at risk

$200,881

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,187,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$988,752

Value at risk

$198,796

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,182,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$984,856

Value at risk

$198,012

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,178,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$980,909

Value at risk

$197,219

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,170,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$974,848

Value at risk

$196,000

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,128,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$939,413

Value at risk

$188,875

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,124,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$936,665

Value at risk

$188,323

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,101,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$916,966

Value at risk

$184,362

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,096,428

Risk-adjusted ROI

$912,886

Value at risk

$183,542

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,059,688

Risk-adjusted ROI

$882,296

Value at risk

$177,392

Payback

10.4 years

ASSOCIATE

Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,052,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$876,168

Value at risk

$176,160

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,049,668

Risk-adjusted ROI

$873,954

Value at risk

$175,714

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

History

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,042,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$867,909

Value at risk

$174,499

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Environmental Design

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,021,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$850,824

Value at risk

$171,064

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$994,768

Risk-adjusted ROI

$828,244

Value at risk

$166,524

Payback

11 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$950,688

Risk-adjusted ROI

$791,543

Value at risk

$159,145

Payback

11.5 years

BACHELORS

Plant Sciences

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$948,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$789,894

Value at risk

$158,814

Payback

11.5 years

MASTERS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$941,628

Risk-adjusted ROI

$783,999

Value at risk

$157,629

Payback

11.6 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$935,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$779,270

Value at risk

$156,678

Payback

11.6 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$879,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$732,661

Value at risk

$147,307

Payback

12.3 years

MASTERS

Fine and Studio Arts

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$840,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$699,391

Value at risk

$140,617

Payback

12.8 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$831,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$691,897

Value at risk

$139,111

Payback

13 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Production Operations

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$760,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$633,499

Value at risk

$127,369

Payback

14 years

MASTERS

Music

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$680,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$566,374

Value at risk

$113,874

Payback

15.5 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$534,188

Risk-adjusted ROI

$444,765

Value at risk

$89,423

Payback

19.1 years

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