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University of Southern Mississippi

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 Mississippi looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,838,488 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 19.1 years.

4-year net cost

$86,832

Estimated debt

$45,153

Early salary signal

$149,536

Graduation rate

49%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($86,832), estimated debt ($45,153), early-career salary ($149,536), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,838,488

Salary Outlook

$149,536

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

POST BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,364,775

Salary Outlook

$111,879

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,027,958

Salary Outlook

$85,103

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$994,548

Salary Outlook

$82,448

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

5.5 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$839,538

Salary Outlook

$70,125

Estimated Debt

$45,153

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.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$812,408

Salary Outlook

$67,968

Estimated Debt

$45,153

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

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$770,305

Salary Outlook

$64,621

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$759,433

Salary Outlook

$63,757

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Education, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$691,357

Salary Outlook

$58,346

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$667,897

Salary Outlook

$56,481

Estimated Debt

$45,153

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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$647,459

Salary Outlook

$54,856

Estimated Debt

$45,153

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.

MASTERS

Education, General

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$635,488

Salary Outlook

$53,904

Estimated Debt

$45,153

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.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$633,643

Salary Outlook

$53,758

Estimated Debt

$45,153

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.

MASTERS

Psychology, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$619,063

Salary Outlook

$52,599

Estimated Debt

$45,153

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

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$606,386

Salary Outlook

$51,591

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

8.8 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

Accounting and Related Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$603,628

Salary Outlook

$51,372

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

8.8 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

Chemistry

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$583,955

Salary Outlook

$49,808

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

9.1 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.

MASTERS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$532,776

Salary Outlook

$45,739

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

9.9 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.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$518,872

Salary Outlook

$44,634

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.1 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.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$509,011

Salary Outlook

$43,850

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.3 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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$506,470

Salary Outlook

$43,648

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.3 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.

MASTERS

Public Health

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$506,185

Salary Outlook

$43,625

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.4 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

Data Processing

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$502,104

Salary Outlook

$43,301

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.4 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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,167

Salary Outlook

$42,829

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.5 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.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$491,732

Salary Outlook

$42,476

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.6 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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$481,714

Salary Outlook

$41,680

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.8 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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$478,594

Salary Outlook

$41,432

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

10.9 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$468,497

Salary Outlook

$40,629

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.1 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

Security Science and Technology

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$467,192

Salary Outlook

$40,526

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.1 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

Marketing

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$464,818

Salary Outlook

$40,337

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.2 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.

MASTERS

Social Work

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$462,944

Salary Outlook

$40,188

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.2 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

Human Resources Management and Services

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$461,757

Salary Outlook

$40,094

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.3 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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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36

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$461,551

Salary Outlook

$40,077

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.3 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

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,390

Salary Outlook

$39,746

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.4 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.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$454,378

Salary Outlook

$39,507

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.4 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.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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35

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$452,730

Salary Outlook

$39,376

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.5 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.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$435,922

Salary Outlook

$38,040

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

11.9 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Legal Support Services

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$430,299

Salary Outlook

$37,593

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Public Health

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$422,675

Salary Outlook

$36,987

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.2 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Mathematics

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31

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$420,036

Salary Outlook

$36,777

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.3 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$409,822

Salary Outlook

$35,965

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.6 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Hospitality Administration/Management

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$408,605

Salary Outlook

$35,868

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.6 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Biology, General

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30

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$403,562

Salary Outlook

$35,467

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.7 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Communication and Media Studies

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$400,520

Salary Outlook

$35,226

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.8 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$399,490

Salary Outlook

$35,144

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.8 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$398,842

Salary Outlook

$35,092

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$398,577

Salary Outlook

$35,071

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

12.9 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

History

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29

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,878

Salary Outlook

$34,777

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

13 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Social Work

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$373,331

Salary Outlook

$33,064

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

13.7 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Journalism

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26

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$362,567

Salary Outlook

$32,209

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

14 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$360,624

Salary Outlook

$32,054

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

14.1 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$359,025

Salary Outlook

$31,927

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

14.1 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$356,817

Salary Outlook

$31,751

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

14.2 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

English Language and Literature, General

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24

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$342,168

Salary Outlook

$30,587

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

14.8 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Visual and Performing Arts, General

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23

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$336,134

Salary Outlook

$30,107

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

15 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Psychology, General

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23

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$329,520

Salary Outlook

$29,582

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

15.3 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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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22

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$319,532

Salary Outlook

$28,787

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

15.7 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

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22

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$318,197

Salary Outlook

$28,681

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

15.7 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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21

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$290,380

Salary Outlook

$26,470

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

17.1 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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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19

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$260,238

Salary Outlook

$24,074

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

18.8 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

Library Science and Administration

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18

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$255,096

Salary Outlook

$23,665

Estimated Debt

$45,153

Payback

19.1 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

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

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DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,747,428

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,838,488

Value at risk

$1,908,940

Payback

3 years

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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,781,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,364,775

Value at risk

$1,417,073

Payback

4 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,095,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,027,958

Value at risk

$1,067,350

Payback

5.3 years

DOCTORAL

Psychology, General

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,027,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$994,548

Value at risk

$1,032,660

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,711,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$839,538

Value at risk

$871,710

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,655,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$812,408

Value at risk

$843,540

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,570,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$770,305

Value at risk

$799,823

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,547,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$759,433

Value at risk

$788,535

Payback

7.1 years

DOCTORAL

Education, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,409,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$691,357

Value at risk

$717,851

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,361,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$667,897

Value at risk

$693,491

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,319,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$647,459

Value at risk

$672,269

Payback

8.2 years

MASTERS

Education, General

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,295,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$635,488

Value at risk

$659,840

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,291,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$633,643

Value at risk

$657,925

Payback

8.4 years

MASTERS

Psychology, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,261,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$619,063

Value at risk

$642,785

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,236,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$606,386

Value at risk

$629,622

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,230,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$603,628

Value at risk

$626,760

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,190,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$583,955

Value at risk

$606,333

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,085,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$532,776

Value at risk

$553,192

Payback

9.9 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,057,628

Risk-adjusted ROI

$518,872

Value at risk

$538,756

Payback

10.1 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,037,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$509,011

Value at risk

$528,517

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,032,348

Risk-adjusted ROI

$506,470

Value at risk

$525,878

Payback

10.3 years

MASTERS

Public Health

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,031,768

Risk-adjusted ROI

$506,185

Value at risk

$525,583

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Data Processing

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,023,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$502,104

Value at risk

$521,344

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,011,348

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,167

Value at risk

$515,181

Payback

10.5 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,002,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$491,732

Value at risk

$510,576

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$981,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$481,714

Value at risk

$500,174

Payback

10.8 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$975,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$478,594

Value at risk

$496,934

Payback

10.9 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$954,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$468,497

Value at risk

$486,451

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$952,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$467,192

Value at risk

$485,096

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$947,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$464,818

Value at risk

$482,630

Payback

11.2 years

MASTERS

Social Work

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$943,628

Risk-adjusted ROI

$462,944

Value at risk

$480,684

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$941,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$461,757

Value at risk

$479,451

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$940,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$461,551

Value at risk

$479,237

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$932,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,390

Value at risk

$474,918

Payback

11.4 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$926,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$454,378

Value at risk

$471,790

Payback

11.4 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

35

High Risk

On-time ROI

$922,808

Risk-adjusted ROI

$452,730

Value at risk

$470,078

Payback

11.5 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$888,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$435,922

Value at risk

$452,626

Payback

11.9 years

BACHELORS

Legal Support Services

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$877,088

Risk-adjusted ROI

$430,299

Value at risk

$446,789

Payback

12 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$861,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$422,675

Value at risk

$438,873

Payback

12.2 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

31

High Risk

On-time ROI

$856,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$420,036

Value at risk

$436,132

Payback

12.3 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$835,348

Risk-adjusted ROI

$409,822

Value at risk

$425,526

Payback

12.6 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$832,868

Risk-adjusted ROI

$408,605

Value at risk

$424,263

Payback

12.6 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$822,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$403,562

Value at risk

$419,026

Payback

12.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$816,388

Risk-adjusted ROI

$400,520

Value at risk

$415,868

Payback

12.8 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$814,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$399,490

Value at risk

$414,798

Payback

12.8 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$812,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$398,842

Value at risk

$414,126

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$812,428

Risk-adjusted ROI

$398,577

Value at risk

$413,851

Payback

12.9 years

BACHELORS

History

29

High Risk

On-time ROI

$804,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,878

Value at risk

$410,010

Payback

13 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$760,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$373,331

Value at risk

$387,637

Payback

13.7 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

26

High Risk

On-time ROI

$739,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$362,567

Value at risk

$376,461

Payback

14 years

BACHELORS

Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

26

High Risk

On-time ROI

$735,068

Risk-adjusted ROI

$360,624

Value at risk

$374,444

Payback

14.1 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$731,808

Risk-adjusted ROI

$359,025

Value at risk

$372,783

Payback

14.1 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$727,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$356,817

Value at risk

$370,491

Payback

14.2 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

24

High Risk

On-time ROI

$697,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$342,168

Value at risk

$355,280

Payback

14.8 years

BACHELORS

Visual and Performing Arts, General

23

High Risk

On-time ROI

$685,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$336,134

Value at risk

$349,014

Payback

15 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

23

High Risk

On-time ROI

$671,668

Risk-adjusted ROI

$329,520

Value at risk

$342,148

Payback

15.3 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

22

High Risk

On-time ROI

$651,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$319,532

Value at risk

$331,776

Payback

15.7 years

BACHELORS

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

22

High Risk

On-time ROI

$648,588

Risk-adjusted ROI

$318,197

Value at risk

$330,391

Payback

15.7 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

21

High Risk

On-time ROI

$591,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$290,380

Value at risk

$301,508

Payback

17.1 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

19

High Risk

On-time ROI

$530,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$260,238

Value at risk

$270,210

Payback

18.8 years

BACHELORS

Library Science and Administration

18

High Risk

On-time ROI

$519,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$255,096

Value at risk

$264,872

Payback

19.1 years

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