ND | PUBLIC
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
Valley City State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $719,112 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 6.5 years.
4-year net cost
$47,560
Estimated debt
$24,731
Early salary signal
$54,443
Graduation rate
53%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($47,560), estimated debt ($24,731), early-career salary ($54,443), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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70
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$719,112
Salary Outlook
$54,443
Estimated Debt
$24,731
Payback
4.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
MASTERS
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64
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$625,796
Salary Outlook
$47,619
Estimated Debt
$24,731
Payback
5.2 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
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62
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$593,979
Salary Outlook
$45,292
Estimated Debt
$24,731
Payback
5.5 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
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58
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$534,601
Salary Outlook
$40,950
Estimated Debt
$24,731
Payback
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
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55
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$495,574
Salary Outlook
$38,096
Estimated Debt
$24,731
Payback
6.5 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
BACHELORS
70
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,348,420
Risk-adjusted ROI
$719,112
Value at risk
$629,308
Payback
4.5 years
MASTERS
64
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,173,440
Risk-adjusted ROI
$625,796
Value at risk
$547,644
Payback
5.2 years
BACHELORS
62
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,113,780
Risk-adjusted ROI
$593,979
Value at risk
$519,801
Payback
5.5 years
BACHELORS
58
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,002,440
Risk-adjusted ROI
$534,601
Value at risk
$467,839
Payback
6 years
BACHELORS
55
High Risk
On-time ROI
$929,260
Risk-adjusted ROI
$495,574
Value at risk
$433,686
Payback
6.5 years
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