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University of Massachusetts--Lowell

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--Lowell looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,920,881 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 9 years.

4-year net cost

$68,652

Estimated debt

$35,699

Early salary signal

$118,250

Graduation rate

65%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($68,652), estimated debt ($35,699), early-career salary ($118,250), 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

Computer Science

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,920,881

Salary Outlook

$118,250

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,733,435

Salary Outlook

$106,972

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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89

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,675,913

Salary Outlook

$103,511

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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.

MASTERS

Computer Engineering

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,643,024

Salary Outlook

$101,533

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,625,069

Salary Outlook

$100,452

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,576,570

Salary Outlook

$97,534

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,514,019

Salary Outlook

$93,771

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,508,107

Salary Outlook

$93,415

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,507,679

Salary Outlook

$93,389

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Mechanical Engineering

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,476,021

Salary Outlook

$91,485

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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

Accounting and Related Services

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,403,086

Salary Outlook

$87,096

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.1 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.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,402,438

Salary Outlook

$87,057

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.1 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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,377,832

Salary Outlook

$85,577

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.2 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.

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,346,343

Salary Outlook

$83,682

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.3 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

Polymer/Plastics Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,346,343

Salary Outlook

$83,682

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.3 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

International Relations and National Security Studies

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,300,956

Salary Outlook

$80,952

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.4 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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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,265,564

Salary Outlook

$78,822

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.5 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

Polymer/Plastics Engineering

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,257,448

Salary Outlook

$78,334

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.6 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

Computer Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,220,099

Salary Outlook

$76,087

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,219,606

Salary Outlook

$76,057

Estimated Debt

$35,699

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.

MASTERS

Physics

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,189,776

Salary Outlook

$74,262

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,186,717

Salary Outlook

$74,078

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,185,018

Salary Outlook

$73,976

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,179,509

Salary Outlook

$73,644

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,169,578

Salary Outlook

$73,047

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Information Science/Studies

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,141,680

Salary Outlook

$71,368

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,140,902

Salary Outlook

$71,322

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,118,565

Salary Outlook

$69,978

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,070,922

Salary Outlook

$67,111

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,064,479

Salary Outlook

$66,724

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,059,099

Salary Outlook

$66,400

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,034,532

Salary Outlook

$64,922

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,030,488

Salary Outlook

$64,678

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$966,925

Salary Outlook

$60,854

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$951,420

Salary Outlook

$59,921

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$942,695

Salary Outlook

$59,396

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$938,936

Salary Outlook

$59,170

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Information Science/Studies

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$933,284

Salary Outlook

$58,830

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$922,199

Salary Outlook

$58,163

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$911,102

Salary Outlook

$57,495

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$901,327

Salary Outlook

$56,907

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$899,616

Salary Outlook

$56,804

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$859,013

Salary Outlook

$54,361

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$857,846

Salary Outlook

$54,291

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Philosophy

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$845,206

Salary Outlook

$53,531

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$814,715

Salary Outlook

$51,696

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$814,468

Salary Outlook

$51,681

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Psychology, General

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$810,994

Salary Outlook

$51,472

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$803,721

Salary Outlook

$51,035

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$779,803

Salary Outlook

$49,596

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$730,527

Salary Outlook

$46,631

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$700,787

Salary Outlook

$44,841

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

$681,134

Salary Outlook

$43,659

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$673,200

Salary Outlook

$43,182

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$656,061

Salary Outlook

$42,150

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,570

Salary Outlook

$41,640

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,886

Salary Outlook

$41,057

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$623,042

Salary Outlook

$40,164

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,319

Salary Outlook

$39,579

Estimated Debt

$35,699

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

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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MASTERS

Computer Science

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,963,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,920,881

Value at risk

$1,042,527

Payback

3 years

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,674,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,733,435

Value at risk

$940,793

Payback

3.3 years

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

89

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,585,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,675,913

Value at risk

$909,575

Payback

3.4 years

MASTERS

Computer Engineering

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,534,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,643,024

Value at risk

$891,724

Payback

3.5 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,507,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,625,069

Value at risk

$881,979

Payback

3.6 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,432,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,576,570

Value at risk

$855,658

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,335,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,514,019

Value at risk

$821,709

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,326,608

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,508,107

Value at risk

$818,501

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,325,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,507,679

Value at risk

$818,269

Payback

3.8 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,277,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,476,021

Value at risk

$801,087

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,164,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,403,086

Value at risk

$761,502

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,163,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,402,438

Value at risk

$761,150

Payback

4.1 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,125,628

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,377,832

Value at risk

$747,796

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,077,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,346,343

Value at risk

$730,705

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Polymer/Plastics Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,077,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,346,343

Value at risk

$730,705

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

International Relations and National Security Studies

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,007,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,300,956

Value at risk

$706,072

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,952,428

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,265,564

Value at risk

$686,864

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Polymer/Plastics Engineering

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,939,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,257,448

Value at risk

$682,460

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,882,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,220,099

Value at risk

$662,189

Payback

4.7 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,881,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,219,606

Value at risk

$661,922

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Physics

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,835,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,189,776

Value at risk

$645,732

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,830,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,186,717

Value at risk

$644,071

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,828,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,185,018

Value at risk

$643,150

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,819,668

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,179,509

Value at risk

$640,159

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,804,348

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,169,578

Value at risk

$634,770

Payback

4.9 years

CERTIFICATE

Information Science/Studies

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,761,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,141,680

Value at risk

$619,628

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Physics

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,760,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,140,902

Value at risk

$619,206

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,725,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,118,565

Value at risk

$607,083

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,652,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,070,922

Value at risk

$581,226

Payback

5.3 years

CERTIFICATE

Computer and Information Sciences, General

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,642,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,064,479

Value at risk

$577,729

Payback

5.4 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,633,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,059,099

Value at risk

$574,809

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,596,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,034,532

Value at risk

$561,476

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,589,768

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,030,488

Value at risk

$559,280

Payback

5.5 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Health and Medical Administrative Services

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,491,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$966,925

Value at risk

$524,783

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Economics

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,467,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$951,420

Value at risk

$516,368

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,454,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$942,695

Value at risk

$511,633

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,448,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$938,936

Value at risk

$509,592

Payback

6 years

ASSOCIATE

Information Science/Studies

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,439,808

Risk-adjusted ROI

$933,284

Value at risk

$506,524

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,422,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$922,199

Value at risk

$500,509

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Public Health

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,405,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$911,102

Value at risk

$494,486

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,390,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$901,327

Value at risk

$489,181

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,387,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$899,616

Value at risk

$488,252

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,325,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$859,013

Value at risk

$466,215

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,323,428

Risk-adjusted ROI

$857,846

Value at risk

$465,582

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,303,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$845,206

Value at risk

$458,722

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,256,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$814,715

Value at risk

$442,173

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,256,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$814,468

Value at risk

$442,040

Payback

6.9 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Psychology, General

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,251,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$810,994

Value at risk

$440,154

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,239,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$803,721

Value at risk

$436,207

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,203,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$779,803

Value at risk

$423,225

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,127,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$730,527

Value at risk

$396,481

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,081,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$700,787

Value at risk

$380,341

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

History

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,050,808

Risk-adjusted ROI

$681,134

Value at risk

$369,674

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,038,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$673,200

Value at risk

$365,368

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,012,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$656,061

Value at risk

$356,067

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Music

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$999,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,570

Value at risk

$351,458

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$984,088

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,886

Value at risk

$346,202

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$961,188

Risk-adjusted ROI

$623,042

Value at risk

$338,146

Payback

8.9 years

CERTIFICATE

Criminal Justice and Corrections

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$946,188

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,319

Value at risk

$332,869

Payback

9 years

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