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Utah Valley University

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

Utah Valley University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,383,080 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 5.9 years.

4-year net cost

$25,504

Estimated debt

$13,262

Early salary signal

$120,569

Graduation rate

45%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($25,504), estimated debt ($13,262), early-career salary ($120,569), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,383,080

Salary Outlook

$120,569

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.1 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

Computer Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,084,361

Salary Outlook

$94,743

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.4 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.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,030,906

Salary Outlook

$90,122

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.5 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

Information Science/Studies

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,000,114

Salary Outlook

$87,460

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.5 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.

MASTERS

Business/Commerce, General

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$983,351

Salary Outlook

$86,011

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.5 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

Air Transportation

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$944,836

Salary Outlook

$82,681

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.6 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$870,784

Salary Outlook

$76,279

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.7 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$866,706

Salary Outlook

$75,926

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.7 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$835,282

Salary Outlook

$73,209

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$809,380

Salary Outlook

$70,970

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

1.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$769,818

Salary Outlook

$67,550

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$751,098

Salary Outlook

$65,931

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fire Protection

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$744,602

Salary Outlook

$65,369

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Fields

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$739,829

Salary Outlook

$64,957

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$725,647

Salary Outlook

$63,731

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$725,268

Salary Outlook

$63,698

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$724,528

Salary Outlook

$63,634

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$717,139

Salary Outlook

$62,995

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Fire Protection

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$696,145

Salary Outlook

$61,180

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$689,865

Salary Outlook

$60,637

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$632,558

Salary Outlook

$55,683

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$627,415

Salary Outlook

$55,238

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$604,662

Salary Outlook

$53,271

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biotechnology

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$598,409

Salary Outlook

$52,730

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$565,461

Salary Outlook

$49,882

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$554,526

Salary Outlook

$48,936

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$552,966

Salary Outlook

$48,801

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$543,023

Salary Outlook

$47,942

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Software and Media Applications

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$542,906

Salary Outlook

$47,932

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$536,491

Salary Outlook

$47,377

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$525,223

Salary Outlook

$46,403

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,747

Salary Outlook

$45,411

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

2.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$502,839

Salary Outlook

$44,468

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,001

Salary Outlook

$43,877

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$491,273

Salary Outlook

$43,468

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$491,138

Salary Outlook

$43,456

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$475,385

Salary Outlook

$42,094

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$463,567

Salary Outlook

$41,072

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$459,389

Salary Outlook

$40,711

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$434,471

Salary Outlook

$38,557

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Philosophy

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$434,209

Salary Outlook

$38,534

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,048

Salary Outlook

$38,088

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$417,906

Salary Outlook

$37,125

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$387,322

Salary Outlook

$34,481

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Psychology, General

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$384,967

Salary Outlook

$34,277

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$380,239

Salary Outlook

$33,868

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Culinary Arts and Related Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$362,583

Salary Outlook

$32,342

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$354,761

Salary Outlook

$31,666

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$351,983

Salary Outlook

$31,425

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$289,379

Salary Outlook

$26,013

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

American Sign Language

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$246,371

Salary Outlook

$22,295

Estimated Debt

$13,262

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$3,066,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,383,080

Value at risk

$1,682,936

Payback

1.1 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,403,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,084,361

Value at risk

$1,319,455

Payback

1.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,285,316

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,030,906

Value at risk

$1,254,410

Payback

1.5 years

BACHELORS

Information Science/Studies

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,217,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,000,114

Value at risk

$1,216,942

Payback

1.5 years

MASTERS

Business/Commerce, General

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,179,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$983,351

Value at risk

$1,196,545

Payback

1.5 years

BACHELORS

Air Transportation

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,094,516

Risk-adjusted ROI

$944,836

Value at risk

$1,149,680

Payback

1.6 years

BACHELORS

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,930,356

Risk-adjusted ROI

$870,784

Value at risk

$1,059,572

Payback

1.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,921,316

Risk-adjusted ROI

$866,706

Value at risk

$1,054,610

Payback

1.7 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,851,656

Risk-adjusted ROI

$835,282

Value at risk

$1,016,374

Payback

1.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,794,236

Risk-adjusted ROI

$809,380

Value at risk

$984,856

Payback

1.9 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,706,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$769,818

Value at risk

$936,718

Payback

2 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,665,036

Risk-adjusted ROI

$751,098

Value at risk

$913,938

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Fire Protection

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,650,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$744,602

Value at risk

$906,034

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Fields

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,640,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$739,829

Value at risk

$900,227

Payback

2 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,608,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$725,647

Value at risk

$882,969

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,607,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$725,268

Value at risk

$882,508

Payback

2.1 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,606,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$724,528

Value at risk

$881,608

Payback

2.1 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,589,756

Risk-adjusted ROI

$717,139

Value at risk

$872,617

Payback

2.1 years

ASSOCIATE

Fire Protection

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,543,216

Risk-adjusted ROI

$696,145

Value at risk

$847,071

Payback

2.2 years

ASSOCIATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,529,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$689,865

Value at risk

$839,431

Payback

2.2 years

MASTERS

Social Work

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,402,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$632,558

Value at risk

$769,698

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,390,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$627,415

Value at risk

$763,441

Payback

2.4 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,340,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$604,662

Value at risk

$735,754

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Biotechnology

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,326,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$598,409

Value at risk

$728,147

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,253,516

Risk-adjusted ROI

$565,461

Value at risk

$688,055

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,229,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$554,526

Value at risk

$674,750

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,225,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$552,966

Value at risk

$672,850

Payback

2.7 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,203,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$543,023

Value at risk

$660,753

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Computer Software and Media Applications

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,203,516

Risk-adjusted ROI

$542,906

Value at risk

$660,610

Payback

2.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,189,296

Risk-adjusted ROI

$536,491

Value at risk

$652,805

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

History

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,164,316

Risk-adjusted ROI

$525,223

Value at risk

$639,093

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,138,876

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,747

Value at risk

$625,129

Payback

2.9 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,114,696

Risk-adjusted ROI

$502,839

Value at risk

$611,857

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,099,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,001

Value at risk

$603,535

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,089,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$491,273

Value at risk

$597,783

Payback

3.1 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,088,756

Risk-adjusted ROI

$491,138

Value at risk

$597,618

Payback

3.1 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,053,836

Risk-adjusted ROI

$475,385

Value at risk

$578,451

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,027,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$463,567

Value at risk

$564,069

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,018,376

Risk-adjusted ROI

$459,389

Value at risk

$558,987

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$963,136

Risk-adjusted ROI

$434,471

Value at risk

$528,665

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Philosophy

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$962,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$434,209

Value at risk

$528,347

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$951,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,048

Value at risk

$522,068

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$926,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$417,906

Value at risk

$508,510

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$858,616

Risk-adjusted ROI

$387,322

Value at risk

$471,294

Payback

3.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Psychology, General

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$853,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$384,967

Value at risk

$468,429

Payback

3.9 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$842,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$380,239

Value at risk

$462,677

Payback

3.9 years

ASSOCIATE

Culinary Arts and Related Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$803,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$362,583

Value at risk

$441,193

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Music

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$786,436

Risk-adjusted ROI

$354,761

Value at risk

$431,675

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$780,276

Risk-adjusted ROI

$351,983

Value at risk

$428,293

Payback

4.2 years

ASSOCIATE

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$641,496

Risk-adjusted ROI

$289,379

Value at risk

$352,117

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

American Sign Language

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$546,156

Risk-adjusted ROI

$246,371

Value at risk

$299,785

Payback

5.9 years

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