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University of Southern California

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 Southern California has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 92%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $506,461 to $3,608,552, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$130,960

Estimated debt

$81,195

Early salary signal

$158,362

Graduation rate

92%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($130,960), estimated debt ($81,195), early-career salary ($158,362), 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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PROFESSIONAL

Law

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,608,552

Salary Outlook

$158,362

Estimated Debt

$81,195

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.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,422,486

Salary Outlook

$150,460

Estimated Debt

$81,195

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.

MASTERS

Computer Science

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,348,544

Salary Outlook

$147,319

Estimated Debt

$81,195

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.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,329,829

Salary Outlook

$146,525

Estimated Debt

$81,195

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.

MASTERS

Real Estate Development

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,280,645

Salary Outlook

$144,436

Estimated Debt

$81,195

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,208,577

Salary Outlook

$141,375

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,194,215

Salary Outlook

$140,765

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,169,935

Salary Outlook

$139,734

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

4.9 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

Computer Software and Media Applications

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,168,264

Salary Outlook

$139,663

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

4.9 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

Systems Engineering

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$3,160,256

Salary Outlook

$139,323

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

4.9 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.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,935,272

Salary Outlook

$129,768

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,887,925

Salary Outlook

$127,757

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Marketing

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,853,709

Salary Outlook

$126,304

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

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

$2,839,016

Salary Outlook

$125,680

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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82

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,793,175

Salary Outlook

$123,733

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,730,492

Salary Outlook

$121,071

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering, Other

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,647,808

Salary Outlook

$117,559

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Real Estate

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,524,021

Salary Outlook

$112,302

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Legal Professions and Studies, Other

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,509,842

Salary Outlook

$111,700

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,503,469

Salary Outlook

$111,429

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,453,092

Salary Outlook

$109,290

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,443,835

Salary Outlook

$108,897

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,441,117

Salary Outlook

$108,781

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,434,468

Salary Outlook

$108,499

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,424,385

Salary Outlook

$108,071

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,308,790

Salary Outlook

$103,161

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,295,456

Salary Outlook

$102,595

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,279,716

Salary Outlook

$101,927

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Taxation

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,213,727

Salary Outlook

$99,124

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,184,930

Salary Outlook

$97,901

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,145,020

Salary Outlook

$96,206

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,144,818

Salary Outlook

$96,197

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,133,193

Salary Outlook

$95,704

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,120,740

Salary Outlook

$95,175

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,105,056

Salary Outlook

$94,509

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,103,880

Salary Outlook

$94,459

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,018,846

Salary Outlook

$90,847

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Software and Media Applications

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,007,239

Salary Outlook

$90,354

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Social Work

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,957,393

Salary Outlook

$88,238

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,939,486

Salary Outlook

$87,477

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,883,984

Salary Outlook

$85,120

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,863,231

Salary Outlook

$84,238

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Real Estate Development

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,850,264

Salary Outlook

$83,688

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Applied Mathematics

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,839,337

Salary Outlook

$83,224

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,832,192

Salary Outlook

$82,920

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,828,262

Salary Outlook

$82,753

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,824,368

Salary Outlook

$82,588

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,815,791

Salary Outlook

$82,224

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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68

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,801,723

Salary Outlook

$81,626

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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67

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,784,679

Salary Outlook

$80,902

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

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65

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,736,432

Salary Outlook

$78,853

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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65

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,728,204

Salary Outlook

$78,504

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

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63

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,680,158

Salary Outlook

$76,463

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Fields

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61

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,645,079

Salary Outlook

$74,974

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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61

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,643,133

Salary Outlook

$74,891

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Dispute Resolution

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61

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,640,304

Salary Outlook

$74,771

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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61

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,636,300

Salary Outlook

$74,601

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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60

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,614,133

Salary Outlook

$73,659

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Dispute Resolution

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60

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,610,845

Salary Outlook

$73,520

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Policy Analysis

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60

Caution Zone

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,608,237

Salary Outlook

$73,409

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,601,607

Salary Outlook

$73,127

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Cognitive Science

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59

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,595,858

Salary Outlook

$72,883

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

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58

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,567,079

Salary Outlook

$71,661

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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58

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,564,379

Salary Outlook

$71,546

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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56

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,528,272

Salary Outlook

$70,013

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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56

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,523,900

Salary Outlook

$69,827

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

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55

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,518,042

Salary Outlook

$69,578

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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55

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,514,717

Salary Outlook

$69,437

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Public Policy Analysis

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55

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,514,369

Salary Outlook

$69,422

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

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55

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,507,996

Salary Outlook

$69,152

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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54

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,494,956

Salary Outlook

$68,598

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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54

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,487,554

Salary Outlook

$68,284

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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53

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,473,596

Salary Outlook

$67,691

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Geography and Cartography

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53

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,463,752

Salary Outlook

$67,273

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

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52

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,439,601

Salary Outlook

$66,247

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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52

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,438,388

Salary Outlook

$66,195

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Engineering, Other

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52

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,437,544

Salary Outlook

$66,160

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Geography and Cartography

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51

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,408,819

Salary Outlook

$64,940

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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48

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,347,917

Salary Outlook

$62,353

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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48

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,344,905

Salary Outlook

$62,225

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

10.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Gerontology

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48

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,342,922

Salary Outlook

$62,141

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

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48

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,325,897

Salary Outlook

$61,418

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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48

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,325,713

Salary Outlook

$61,410

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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46

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,296,217

Salary Outlook

$60,158

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Journalism

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46

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,287,126

Salary Outlook

$59,771

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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45

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,273,058

Salary Outlook

$59,174

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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45

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,258,842

Salary Outlook

$58,570

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

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45

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,254,214

Salary Outlook

$58,374

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Policy Analysis

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44

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,248,208

Salary Outlook

$58,119

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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44

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,235,683

Salary Outlook

$57,587

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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44

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,233,185

Salary Outlook

$57,481

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

11.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

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43

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,213,387

Salary Outlook

$56,640

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Special Education and Teaching

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43

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,212,358

Salary Outlook

$56,596

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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43

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,209,952

Salary Outlook

$56,494

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12.1 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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41

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,175,553

Salary Outlook

$55,033

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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41

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,173,826

Salary Outlook

$54,960

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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41

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,172,669

Salary Outlook

$54,910

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Biology

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40

High Risk

Expand

Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,160,786

Salary Outlook

$54,406

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,156,801

Salary Outlook

$54,237

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,153,917

Salary Outlook

$54,114

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

12.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,062,896

Salary Outlook

$50,248

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

13.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,043,281

Salary Outlook

$49,415

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

13.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,039,093

Salary Outlook

$49,238

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

13.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Music

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$979,587

Salary Outlook

$46,710

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

14.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$971,690

Salary Outlook

$46,375

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

14.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$969,670

Salary Outlook

$46,289

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

14.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$964,950

Salary Outlook

$46,089

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

14.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$956,409

Salary Outlook

$45,726

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

14.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$953,453

Salary Outlook

$45,600

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

14.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$931,119

Salary Outlook

$44,652

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

15.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$893,690

Salary Outlook

$43,062

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

15.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$890,622

Salary Outlook

$42,932

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

15.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$889,245

Salary Outlook

$42,873

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

15.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$863,588

Salary Outlook

$41,784

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

16.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$833,504

Salary Outlook

$40,506

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

16.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Philosophy

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$831,668

Salary Outlook

$40,428

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

16.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Music

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$711,793

Salary Outlook

$35,337

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

19.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Social Sciences, General

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23

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$651,809

Salary Outlook

$32,790

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

20.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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23

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$644,445

Salary Outlook

$32,477

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

21 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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22

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$622,001

Salary Outlook

$31,524

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

21.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Music

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$506,461

Salary Outlook

$26,617

Estimated Debt

$81,195

Payback

25.6 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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PROFESSIONAL

Law

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,929,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,608,552

Value at risk

$321,048

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,726,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,422,486

Value at risk

$304,494

Payback

4.5 years

MASTERS

Computer Science

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,646,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,348,544

Value at risk

$297,916

Payback

4.6 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,626,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,329,829

Value at risk

$296,251

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Real Estate Development

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,572,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,280,645

Value at risk

$291,875

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,494,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,208,577

Value at risk

$285,463

Payback

4.8 years

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,478,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,194,215

Value at risk

$284,185

Payback

4.8 years

DOCTORAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,451,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,169,935

Value at risk

$282,025

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Computer Software and Media Applications

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,450,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,168,264

Value at risk

$281,876

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Systems Engineering

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,441,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$3,160,256

Value at risk

$281,164

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,196,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,935,272

Value at risk

$261,148

Payback

5.2 years

PROFESSIONAL

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,144,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,887,925

Value at risk

$256,935

Payback

5.3 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Marketing

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,107,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,853,709

Value at risk

$253,891

Payback

5.4 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,091,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,839,016

Value at risk

$252,584

Payback

5.4 years

MASTERS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

82

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,041,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,793,175

Value at risk

$248,505

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,973,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,730,492

Value at risk

$242,928

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Engineering, Other

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,883,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,647,808

Value at risk

$235,572

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Real Estate

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,748,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,524,021

Value at risk

$224,559

Payback

6.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Legal Professions and Studies, Other

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,733,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,509,842

Value at risk

$223,298

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,726,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,503,469

Value at risk

$222,731

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,671,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,453,092

Value at risk

$218,248

Payback

6.2 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,661,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,443,835

Value at risk

$217,425

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,658,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,441,117

Value at risk

$217,183

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,651,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,434,468

Value at risk

$216,592

Payback

6.3 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,640,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,424,385

Value at risk

$215,695

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,514,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,308,790

Value at risk

$205,410

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,499,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,295,456

Value at risk

$204,224

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,482,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,279,716

Value at risk

$202,824

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Taxation

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,410,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,213,727

Value at risk

$196,953

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,379,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,184,930

Value at risk

$194,390

Payback

7 years

PROFESSIONAL

Dentistry

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,335,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,145,020

Value at risk

$190,840

Payback

7.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,335,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,144,818

Value at risk

$190,822

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,322,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,133,193

Value at risk

$189,787

Payback

7.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Health and Medical Administrative Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,309,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,120,740

Value at risk

$188,680

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,292,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,105,056

Value at risk

$187,284

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,291,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,103,880

Value at risk

$187,180

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,198,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,018,846

Value at risk

$179,614

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer Software and Media Applications

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,185,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,007,239

Value at risk

$178,581

Payback

7.5 years

DOCTORAL

Social Work

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,131,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,957,393

Value at risk

$174,147

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,112,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,939,486

Value at risk

$172,554

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,051,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,883,984

Value at risk

$167,616

Payback

8 years

MASTERS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,029,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,863,231

Value at risk

$165,769

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Real Estate Development

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,014,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,850,264

Value at risk

$164,616

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Applied Mathematics

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,002,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,839,337

Value at risk

$163,643

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,995,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,832,192

Value at risk

$163,008

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,990,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,828,262

Value at risk

$162,658

Payback

8.2 years

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,986,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,824,368

Value at risk

$162,312

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,977,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,815,791

Value at risk

$161,549

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,962,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,801,723

Value at risk

$160,297

Payback

8.3 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,943,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,784,679

Value at risk

$158,781

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,890,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,736,432

Value at risk

$154,488

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,881,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,728,204

Value at risk

$153,756

Payback

8.7 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,829,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,680,158

Value at risk

$149,482

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Fields

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,791,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,645,079

Value at risk

$146,361

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,789,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,643,133

Value at risk

$146,187

Payback

9.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Dispute Resolution

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,786,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,640,304

Value at risk

$145,936

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Public Health

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,781,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,636,300

Value at risk

$145,580

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Economics

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,757,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,614,133

Value at risk

$143,607

Payback

9.2 years

MASTERS

Dispute Resolution

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,754,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,610,845

Value at risk

$143,315

Payback

9.3 years

MASTERS

Public Policy Analysis

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,751,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,608,237

Value at risk

$143,083

Payback

9.3 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,744,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,601,607

Value at risk

$142,493

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Cognitive Science

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,737,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,595,858

Value at risk

$141,982

Payback

9.3 years

MASTERS

Communication and Media Studies

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,706,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,567,079

Value at risk

$139,421

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,703,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,564,379

Value at risk

$139,181

Payback

9.5 years

MASTERS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,664,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,528,272

Value at risk

$135,968

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,659,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,523,900

Value at risk

$135,580

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,653,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,518,042

Value at risk

$135,058

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,649,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,514,717

Value at risk

$134,763

Payback

9.8 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Public Policy Analysis

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,649,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,514,369

Value at risk

$134,731

Payback

9.8 years

MASTERS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,642,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,507,996

Value at risk

$134,164

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,627,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,494,956

Value at risk

$133,004

Payback

9.9 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,619,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,487,554

Value at risk

$132,346

Payback

10 years

MASTERS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,604,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,473,596

Value at risk

$131,104

Payback

10.1 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Geography and Cartography

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,593,980

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,463,752

Value at risk

$130,228

Payback

10.1 years

MASTERS

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,567,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,439,601

Value at risk

$128,079

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,566,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,438,388

Value at risk

$127,972

Payback

10.3 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Engineering, Other

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,565,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,437,544

Value at risk

$127,896

Payback

10.3 years

MASTERS

Geography and Cartography

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,534,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,408,819

Value at risk

$125,341

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

History

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,467,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,347,917

Value at risk

$119,923

Payback

10.9 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,464,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,344,905

Value at risk

$119,655

Payback

10.9 years

MASTERS

Gerontology

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,462,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,342,922

Value at risk

$119,478

Payback

11 years

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,443,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,325,897

Value at risk

$117,963

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,443,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,325,713

Value at risk

$117,947

Payback

11.1 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,411,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,296,217

Value at risk

$115,323

Payback

11.3 years

MASTERS

Journalism

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,401,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,287,126

Value at risk

$114,514

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,386,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,273,058

Value at risk

$113,262

Payback

11.5 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,370,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,258,842

Value at risk

$111,998

Payback

11.6 years

MASTERS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,365,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,254,214

Value at risk

$111,586

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Public Policy Analysis

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,359,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,248,208

Value at risk

$111,052

Payback

11.7 years

MASTERS

Social Work

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,345,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,235,683

Value at risk

$109,937

Payback

11.8 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,342,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,233,185

Value at risk

$109,715

Payback

11.8 years

MASTERS

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,321,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,213,387

Value at risk

$107,953

Payback

12 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Special Education and Teaching

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,320,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,212,358

Value at risk

$107,862

Payback

12 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,317,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,209,952

Value at risk

$107,648

Payback

12.1 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,280,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,175,553

Value at risk

$104,587

Payback

12.4 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,278,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,173,826

Value at risk

$104,434

Payback

12.4 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,277,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,172,669

Value at risk

$104,331

Payback

12.4 years

BACHELORS

Human Biology

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,264,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,160,786

Value at risk

$103,274

Payback

12.5 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,259,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,156,801

Value at risk

$102,919

Payback

12.6 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,256,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,153,917

Value at risk

$102,663

Payback

12.6 years

BACHELORS

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,157,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,062,896

Value at risk

$94,564

Payback

13.6 years

BACHELORS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,136,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,043,281

Value at risk

$92,819

Payback

13.8 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,131,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,039,093

Value at risk

$92,447

Payback

13.8 years

DOCTORAL

Music

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,066,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$979,587

Value at risk

$87,153

Payback

14.6 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,058,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$971,690

Value at risk

$86,450

Payback

14.7 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,055,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$969,670

Value at risk

$86,270

Payback

14.7 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,050,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$964,950

Value at risk

$85,850

Payback

14.8 years

BACHELORS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,041,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$956,409

Value at risk

$85,091

Payback

14.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,038,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$953,453

Value at risk

$84,827

Payback

14.9 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,013,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$931,119

Value at risk

$82,841

Payback

15.3 years

BACHELORS

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$973,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$893,690

Value at risk

$79,510

Payback

15.8 years

MASTERS

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$969,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$890,622

Value at risk

$79,238

Payback

15.9 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$968,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$889,245

Value at risk

$79,115

Payback

15.9 years

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$940,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$863,588

Value at risk

$76,832

Payback

16.3 years

MASTERS

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$907,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$833,504

Value at risk

$74,156

Payback

16.8 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$905,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$831,668

Value at risk

$73,992

Payback

16.8 years

MASTERS

Music

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$775,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$711,793

Value at risk

$63,327

Payback

19.3 years

BACHELORS

Social Sciences, General

23

High Risk

On-time ROI

$709,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$651,809

Value at risk

$57,991

Payback

20.8 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

23

High Risk

On-time ROI

$701,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$644,445

Value at risk

$57,335

Payback

21 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

22

High Risk

On-time ROI

$677,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$622,001

Value at risk

$55,339

Payback

21.6 years

BACHELORS

Music

18

High Risk

On-time ROI

$551,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$506,461

Value at risk

$45,059

Payback

25.6 years

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