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University of Memphis

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 Memphis looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,151,443 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.6 years.

4-year net cost

$49,588

Estimated debt

$25,786

Early salary signal

$90,176

Graduation rate

51%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($49,588), estimated debt ($25,786), early-career salary ($90,176), 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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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,151,443

Salary Outlook

$90,176

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,133,459

Salary Outlook

$88,798

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,104,289

Salary Outlook

$86,562

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Curriculum and Instruction

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$967,852

Salary Outlook

$76,106

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$957,410

Salary Outlook

$75,306

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$949,756

Salary Outlook

$74,719

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$938,845

Salary Outlook

$73,883

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$892,892

Salary Outlook

$70,361

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$887,752

Salary Outlook

$69,968

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$885,859

Salary Outlook

$69,822

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$885,848

Salary Outlook

$69,822

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$873,268

Salary Outlook

$68,858

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$840,607

Salary Outlook

$66,355

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Law

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$800,903

Salary Outlook

$63,312

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$788,129

Salary Outlook

$62,333

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$784,913

Salary Outlook

$62,086

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$747,000

Salary Outlook

$59,181

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$742,634

Salary Outlook

$58,846

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$721,046

Salary Outlook

$57,192

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Education, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$702,705

Salary Outlook

$55,786

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$697,789

Salary Outlook

$55,410

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$671,113

Salary Outlook

$53,365

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$661,454

Salary Outlook

$52,625

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$655,958

Salary Outlook

$52,204

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,571

Salary Outlook

$51,561

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$639,592

Salary Outlook

$50,950

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,678

Salary Outlook

$50,803

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,139

Salary Outlook

$50,762

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$636,793

Salary Outlook

$50,735

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational/Instructional Media Design

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$634,635

Salary Outlook

$50,570

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Business

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,220

Salary Outlook

$48,929

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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.

MASTERS

Social Work

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$602,574

Salary Outlook

$48,113

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$567,501

Salary Outlook

$45,425

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Business/Managerial Economics

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,560

Salary Outlook

$44,586

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Music

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$555,918

Salary Outlook

$44,537

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Curriculum and Instruction

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,257

Salary Outlook

$43,873

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Biology, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$522,178

Salary Outlook

$41,952

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$518,260

Salary Outlook

$41,651

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

6.2 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

Hospitality Administration/Management

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$510,402

Salary Outlook

$41,049

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$501,313

Salary Outlook

$40,353

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,204

Salary Outlook

$39,961

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$488,723

Salary Outlook

$39,388

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$484,947

Salary Outlook

$39,098

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Political Science and Government

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$484,377

Salary Outlook

$39,055

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$480,683

Salary Outlook

$38,771

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

6.7 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

Journalism

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$478,016

Salary Outlook

$38,567

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

6.7 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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$471,431

Salary Outlook

$38,062

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$463,960

Salary Outlook

$37,490

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,863

Salary Outlook

$37,023

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

History

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,701

Salary Outlook

$37,010

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Anthropology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$448,652

Salary Outlook

$36,317

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Social Work

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$447,981

Salary Outlook

$36,265

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Chemistry

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$447,940

Salary Outlook

$36,262

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Psychology, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$439,899

Salary Outlook

$35,646

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

7.2 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

Music

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$436,042

Salary Outlook

$35,350

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

7.3 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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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$425,579

Salary Outlook

$34,549

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

Sociology

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$418,475

Salary Outlook

$34,004

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

7.6 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.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$408,398

Salary Outlook

$33,232

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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

English Language and Literature, General

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$395,961

Salary Outlook

$32,279

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

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

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$371,717

Salary Outlook

$30,421

Estimated Debt

$25,786

Payback

8.5 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

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$366,007

Salary Outlook

$29,983

Estimated Debt

$25,786

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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,262,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,151,443

Value at risk

$1,111,169

Payback

2.9 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,227,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,133,459

Value at risk

$1,093,813

Payback

2.9 years

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,169,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,104,289

Value at risk

$1,065,663

Payback

3 years

DOCTORAL

Curriculum and Instruction

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,901,852

Risk-adjusted ROI

$967,852

Value at risk

$934,000

Payback

3.4 years

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,881,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$957,410

Value at risk

$923,922

Payback

3.4 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,866,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$949,756

Value at risk

$916,536

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,844,852

Risk-adjusted ROI

$938,845

Value at risk

$906,007

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,754,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$892,892

Value at risk

$861,660

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,744,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$887,752

Value at risk

$856,700

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,740,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$885,859

Value at risk

$854,873

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,740,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$885,848

Value at risk

$854,864

Payback

3.7 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,715,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$873,268

Value at risk

$842,724

Payback

3.7 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,651,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$840,607

Value at risk

$811,205

Payback

3.9 years

PROFESSIONAL

Law

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,573,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$800,903

Value at risk

$772,889

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,548,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$788,129

Value at risk

$760,563

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,542,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$784,913

Value at risk

$757,459

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Public Health

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,467,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$747,000

Value at risk

$720,872

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,459,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$742,634

Value at risk

$716,658

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,416,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$721,046

Value at risk

$695,826

Payback

4.5 years

MASTERS

Education, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,380,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$702,705

Value at risk

$678,127

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,371,172

Risk-adjusted ROI

$697,789

Value at risk

$673,383

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,318,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$671,113

Value at risk

$647,639

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,299,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$661,454

Value at risk

$638,318

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,288,972

Risk-adjusted ROI

$655,958

Value at risk

$633,014

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,272,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,571

Value at risk

$624,921

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,256,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$639,592

Value at risk

$617,220

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,253,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,678

Value at risk

$615,374

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,251,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,139

Value at risk

$614,853

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,251,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$636,793

Value at risk

$614,519

Payback

5.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Educational/Instructional Media Design

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,247,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$634,635

Value at risk

$612,437

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

International Business

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,204,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,220

Value at risk

$591,772

Payback

5.3 years

MASTERS

Social Work

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,184,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$602,574

Value at risk

$581,498

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,115,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$567,501

Value at risk

$547,651

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,093,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,560

Value at risk

$537,092

Payback

5.8 years

MASTERS

Music

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,092,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$555,918

Value at risk

$536,474

Payback

5.8 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,075,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,257

Value at risk

$528,115

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,026,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$522,178

Value at risk

$503,914

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,018,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$518,260

Value at risk

$500,132

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,002,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$510,402

Value at risk

$492,550

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$985,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$501,313

Value at risk

$483,779

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$975,052

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,204

Value at risk

$478,848

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$960,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$488,723

Value at risk

$471,629

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$952,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$484,947

Value at risk

$467,985

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$951,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$484,377

Value at risk

$467,435

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$944,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$480,683

Value at risk

$463,869

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$939,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$478,016

Value at risk

$461,296

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$926,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$471,431

Value at risk

$454,941

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$911,692

Risk-adjusted ROI

$463,960

Value at risk

$447,732

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$899,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,863

Value at risk

$441,849

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

History

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$899,392

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,701

Value at risk

$441,691

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$881,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$448,652

Value at risk

$432,960

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$880,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$447,981

Value at risk

$432,311

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$880,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$447,940

Value at risk

$432,272

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$864,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$439,899

Value at risk

$424,513

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Music

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$856,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$436,042

Value at risk

$420,790

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$836,272

Risk-adjusted ROI

$425,579

Value at risk

$410,693

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$822,312

Risk-adjusted ROI

$418,475

Value at risk

$403,837

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$802,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$408,398

Value at risk

$394,114

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$778,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$395,961

Value at risk

$382,111

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$730,432

Risk-adjusted ROI

$371,717

Value at risk

$358,715

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$719,212

Risk-adjusted ROI

$366,007

Value at risk

$353,205

Payback

8.6 years

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