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University of North Alabama

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 North Alabama looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,024,148 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 9.7 years.

4-year net cost

$48,680

Estimated debt

$25,314

Early salary signal

$74,639

Graduation rate

55%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($48,680), estimated debt ($25,314), early-career salary ($74,639), 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.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

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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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,024,148

Salary Outlook

$74,639

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

3.4 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.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$987,447

Salary Outlook

$72,032

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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 and Information Sciences, General

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$856,475

Salary Outlook

$62,730

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physical Sciences, Other

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$830,766

Salary Outlook

$60,904

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$806,474

Salary Outlook

$59,179

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$791,978

Salary Outlook

$58,149

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Chemistry

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$773,693

Salary Outlook

$56,850

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$597,201

Salary Outlook

$44,315

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$596,432

Salary Outlook

$44,260

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Biology, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$555,085

Salary Outlook

$41,324

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$544,817

Salary Outlook

$40,594

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$544,268

Salary Outlook

$40,555

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$543,367

Salary Outlook

$40,491

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$534,714

Salary Outlook

$39,877

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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.

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$527,257

Salary Outlook

$39,347

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$526,005

Salary Outlook

$39,258

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$510,432

Salary Outlook

$38,152

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$500,625

Salary Outlook

$37,456

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$500,109

Salary Outlook

$37,419

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

English Language and Literature, General

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$491,071

Salary Outlook

$36,777

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Political Science and Government

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$453,249

Salary Outlook

$34,091

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$442,564

Salary Outlook

$33,332

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Music

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$431,593

Salary Outlook

$32,553

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

History

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$431,527

Salary Outlook

$32,548

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Communication and Media Studies

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$416,218

Salary Outlook

$31,461

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$415,295

Salary Outlook

$31,395

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$407,608

Salary Outlook

$30,849

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Culinary Arts and Related Services

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$398,658

Salary Outlook

$30,213

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$388,971

Salary Outlook

$29,525

Estimated Debt

$25,314

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.

BACHELORS

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$355,553

Salary Outlook

$27,152

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$344,571

Salary Outlook

$26,372

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

9.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$341,881

Salary Outlook

$26,181

Estimated Debt

$25,314

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,865,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,024,148

Value at risk

$840,992

Payback

3.4 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,798,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$987,447

Value at risk

$810,853

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,559,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$856,475

Value at risk

$703,305

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Physical Sciences, Other

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,512,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$830,766

Value at risk

$682,194

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,468,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$806,474

Value at risk

$662,246

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,442,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$791,978

Value at risk

$650,342

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,409,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$773,693

Value at risk

$635,327

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,087,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$597,201

Value at risk

$490,399

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,086,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$596,432

Value at risk

$489,768

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,010,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$555,085

Value at risk

$455,815

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$992,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$544,817

Value at risk

$447,383

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$991,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$544,268

Value at risk

$446,932

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$989,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$543,367

Value at risk

$446,193

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$973,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$534,714

Value at risk

$439,086

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$960,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$527,257

Value at risk

$432,963

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$957,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$526,005

Value at risk

$431,935

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$929,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$510,432

Value at risk

$419,148

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$911,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$500,625

Value at risk

$411,095

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$910,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$500,109

Value at risk

$410,671

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$894,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$491,071

Value at risk

$403,249

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$825,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$453,249

Value at risk

$372,191

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$805,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$442,564

Value at risk

$363,416

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Music

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$786,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$431,593

Value at risk

$354,407

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

History

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$785,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$431,527

Value at risk

$354,353

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$758,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$416,218

Value at risk

$341,782

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$756,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$415,295

Value at risk

$341,025

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$742,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$407,608

Value at risk

$334,712

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Culinary Arts and Related Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$726,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$398,658

Value at risk

$327,362

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$708,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$388,971

Value at risk

$319,409

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$647,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$355,553

Value at risk

$291,967

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$627,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$344,571

Value at risk

$282,949

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Research and Experimental Psychology

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$622,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$341,881

Value at risk

$280,739

Payback

9.7 years

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