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Villanova 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

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

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $744,999 to $2,977,087, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$175,024

Estimated debt

$108,515

Early salary signal

$133,221

Graduation rate

92%

Why this score?

Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($175,024), estimated debt ($108,515), early-career salary ($133,221), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that payback could take longer than many families expect. 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.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Taxation

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,977,087

Salary Outlook

$133,221

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,858,533

Salary Outlook

$128,188

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,786,606

Salary Outlook

$125,134

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,480,124

Salary Outlook

$112,122

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Statistics

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,333,681

Salary Outlook

$105,905

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,264,253

Salary Outlook

$102,957

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Real Estate

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,262,692

Salary Outlook

$102,891

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,238,331

Salary Outlook

$101,856

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Law

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,209,597

Salary Outlook

$100,636

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,194,899

Salary Outlook

$100,012

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,143,898

Salary Outlook

$97,847

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,110,259

Salary Outlook

$96,419

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,062,364

Salary Outlook

$94,385

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,047,666

Salary Outlook

$93,761

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,028,008

Salary Outlook

$92,927

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,020,200

Salary Outlook

$92,595

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,992,954

Salary Outlook

$91,439

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

10 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,937,507

Salary Outlook

$89,085

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,857,406

Salary Outlook

$85,684

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

10.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,853,566

Salary Outlook

$85,521

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

10.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Chemistry

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,848,899

Salary Outlook

$85,323

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,831,648

Salary Outlook

$84,590

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Engineering, Other

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,785,644

Salary Outlook

$82,637

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

11 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,752,116

Salary Outlook

$81,214

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

11.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Business

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,744,399

Salary Outlook

$80,886

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

11.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,742,581

Salary Outlook

$80,809

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

11.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,717,246

Salary Outlook

$79,733

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,681,714

Salary Outlook

$78,225

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

11.6 years

Strengths

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,667,972

Salary Outlook

$77,641

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

11.7 years

Strengths

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,631,522

Salary Outlook

$76,094

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

12 years

Strengths

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,610,008

Salary Outlook

$75,180

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

12.1 years

Strengths

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

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,583,902

Salary Outlook

$74,072

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

12.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,367,388

Salary Outlook

$64,880

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

14 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

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

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,349,475

Salary Outlook

$64,119

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

14.2 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,336,486

Salary Outlook

$63,568

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

14.3 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,328,053

Salary Outlook

$63,210

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

14.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,316,681

Salary Outlook

$62,727

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

14.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physical Sciences, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,314,531

Salary Outlook

$62,636

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

14.5 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,197,520

Salary Outlook

$57,668

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

15.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,192,945

Salary Outlook

$57,474

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

15.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,073,031

Salary Outlook

$52,382

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

17.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,071,249

Salary Outlook

$52,307

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

17.4 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,046,612

Salary Outlook

$51,261

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

17.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,039,723

Salary Outlook

$50,968

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

17.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

History

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27

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$869,525

Salary Outlook

$43,742

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

20.8 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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25

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$816,264

Salary Outlook

$41,481

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

21.9 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$744,999

Salary Outlook

$38,456

Estimated Debt

$108,515

Payback

23.7 years

Strengths

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

Personalize ROI

MASTERS

Taxation

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$3,240,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,977,087

Value at risk

$263,809

Payback

6.8 years

MASTERS

Finance and Financial Management Services

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$3,111,836

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,858,533

Value at risk

$253,303

Payback

7.1 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$3,033,536

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,786,606

Value at risk

$246,930

Payback

7.3 years

MASTERS

Computer Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$2,699,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,480,124

Value at risk

$219,772

Payback

8.1 years

MASTERS

Statistics

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,540,476

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,333,681

Value at risk

$206,795

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,464,896

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,264,253

Value at risk

$200,643

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Real Estate

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,463,196

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,262,692

Value at risk

$200,504

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,436,676

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,238,331

Value at risk

$198,345

Payback

8.9 years

PROFESSIONAL

Law

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,405,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,209,597

Value at risk

$195,799

Payback

9 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,389,396

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,194,899

Value at risk

$194,497

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,333,876

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,143,898

Value at risk

$189,978

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,297,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,110,259

Value at risk

$186,997

Payback

9.4 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,245,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,062,364

Value at risk

$182,752

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,229,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,047,666

Value at risk

$181,450

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,207,716

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,028,008

Value at risk

$179,708

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,199,216

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,020,200

Value at risk

$179,016

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,169,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,992,954

Value at risk

$176,602

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$2,109,196

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,937,507

Value at risk

$171,689

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$2,021,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,857,406

Value at risk

$164,590

Payback

10.6 years

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$2,017,816

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,853,566

Value at risk

$164,250

Payback

10.6 years

MASTERS

Chemistry

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$2,012,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,848,899

Value at risk

$163,837

Payback

10.7 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,993,956

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,831,648

Value at risk

$162,308

Payback

10.8 years

MASTERS

Engineering, Other

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,943,876

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,785,644

Value at risk

$158,232

Payback

11 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,907,376

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,752,116

Value at risk

$155,260

Payback

11.2 years

BACHELORS

International Business

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,898,976

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,744,399

Value at risk

$154,577

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,896,996

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,742,581

Value at risk

$154,415

Payback

11.3 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,869,416

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,717,246

Value at risk

$152,170

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Economics

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,830,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,681,714

Value at risk

$149,022

Payback

11.6 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,815,776

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,667,972

Value at risk

$147,804

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,776,096

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,631,522

Value at risk

$144,574

Payback

12 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,752,676

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,610,008

Value at risk

$142,668

Payback

12.1 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,724,256

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,583,902

Value at risk

$140,354

Payback

12.3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,488,556

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,367,388

Value at risk

$121,168

Payback

14 years

MASTERS

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

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,469,056

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,349,475

Value at risk

$119,581

Payback

14.2 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,454,916

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,336,486

Value at risk

$118,430

Payback

14.3 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,445,736

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,328,053

Value at risk

$117,683

Payback

14.4 years

MASTERS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,433,356

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,316,681

Value at risk

$116,675

Payback

14.5 years

BACHELORS

Physical Sciences, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,431,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,314,531

Value at risk

$116,485

Payback

14.5 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,303,636

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,197,520

Value at risk

$106,116

Payback

15.8 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,298,656

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,192,945

Value at risk

$105,711

Payback

15.8 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,168,116

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,073,031

Value at risk

$95,085

Payback

17.4 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,166,176

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,071,249

Value at risk

$94,927

Payback

17.4 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,139,356

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,046,612

Value at risk

$92,744

Payback

17.8 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,131,856

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,039,723

Value at risk

$92,133

Payback

17.9 years

BACHELORS

History

27

High Risk

On-time ROI

$946,576

Risk-adjusted ROI

$869,525

Value at risk

$77,051

Payback

20.8 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

25

High Risk

On-time ROI

$888,596

Risk-adjusted ROI

$816,264

Value at risk

$72,332

Payback

21.9 years

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

22

High Risk

On-time ROI

$811,016

Risk-adjusted ROI

$744,999

Value at risk

$66,017

Payback

23.7 years

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