NM | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
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
University of the Southwest looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $343,708 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 11.9 years.
4-year net cost
$67,708
Estimated debt
$41,979
Early salary signal
$81,584
Graduation rate
17%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($67,708), estimated debt ($41,979), early-career salary ($81,584), 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.
Programs
MASTERS
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75
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$343,708
Salary Outlook
$81,584
Estimated Debt
$41,979
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
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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48
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$190,864
Salary Outlook
$46,479
Estimated Debt
$41,979
Payback
7.6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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37
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$156,551
Salary Outlook
$38,598
Estimated Debt
$41,979
Payback
9.1 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
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34
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$149,755
Salary Outlook
$37,037
Estimated Debt
$41,979
Payback
9.5 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.
BACHELORS
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34
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$149,480
Salary Outlook
$36,974
Estimated Debt
$41,979
Payback
9.5 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.
BACHELORS
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25
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$117,823
Salary Outlook
$29,702
Estimated Debt
$41,979
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.
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ROI Snapshot
MASTERS
75
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$2,024,192
Risk-adjusted ROI
$343,708
Value at risk
$1,680,484
Payback
4.3 years
MASTERS
48
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,124,052
Risk-adjusted ROI
$190,864
Value at risk
$933,188
Payback
7.6 years
MASTERS
37
High Risk
On-time ROI
$921,972
Risk-adjusted ROI
$156,551
Value at risk
$765,421
Payback
9.1 years
MASTERS
34
High Risk
On-time ROI
$881,952
Risk-adjusted ROI
$149,755
Value at risk
$732,197
Payback
9.5 years
BACHELORS
34
High Risk
On-time ROI
$880,332
Risk-adjusted ROI
$149,480
Value at risk
$730,852
Payback
9.5 years
BACHELORS
25
High Risk
On-time ROI
$693,892
Risk-adjusted ROI
$117,823
Value at risk
$576,069
Payback
11.9 years
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