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Virginia Tech

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

Virginia Tech has at least one program with standout ROI and a graduation rate of 86%, which lowers the odds that upside disappears in practice.

The main watchout is dispersion. Results span from $718,702 to $2,581,382, so program choice matters more than brand alone.

4-year net cost

$99,812

Estimated debt

$51,902

Early salary signal

$120,657

Graduation rate

86%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($99,812), estimated debt ($51,902), early-career salary ($120,657), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that graduate review signal is limited or modeled. 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,581,382

Salary Outlook

$120,657

Estimated Debt

$51,902

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,466,054

Salary Outlook

$115,440

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

4.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,398,854

Salary Outlook

$112,400

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

4.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,156,162

Salary Outlook

$101,423

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

5.1 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,036,299

Salary Outlook

$96,001

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

5.4 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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84

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$2,018,158

Salary Outlook

$95,180

Estimated Debt

$51,902

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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,980,515

Salary Outlook

$93,478

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

5.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,948,562

Salary Outlook

$92,032

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

5.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Industrial Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,937,319

Salary Outlook

$91,524

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

5.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,925,299

Salary Outlook

$90,980

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

5.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,909,694

Salary Outlook

$90,274

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

5.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,788,813

Salary Outlook

$84,806

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.1 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Materials Engineering

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,784,657

Salary Outlook

$84,618

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.1 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,752,722

Salary Outlook

$83,174

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.2 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,741,996

Salary Outlook

$82,689

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,721,786

Salary Outlook

$81,774

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.3 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,688,384

Salary Outlook

$80,264

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,684,884

Salary Outlook

$80,105

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.5 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering Mechanics

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,664,363

Salary Outlook

$79,177

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.6 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,633,134

Salary Outlook

$77,764

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.7 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

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

$1,630,203

Salary Outlook

$77,632

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.7 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

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,584,989

Salary Outlook

$75,587

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.9 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

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,575,850

Salary Outlook

$75,173

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

6.9 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

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Real Estate

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,562,055

Salary Outlook

$74,549

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,556,795

Salary Outlook

$74,311

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Management

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,554,967

Salary Outlook

$74,229

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,542,052

Salary Outlook

$73,644

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mining and Mineral Engineering

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,541,724

Salary Outlook

$73,630

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Statistics

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,540,051

Salary Outlook

$73,554

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,522,876

Salary Outlook

$72,777

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,513,254

Salary Outlook

$72,342

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,511,650

Salary Outlook

$72,269

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Materials Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,480,180

Salary Outlook

$70,846

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,447,986

Salary Outlook

$69,390

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agricultural Engineering

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,436,846

Salary Outlook

$68,886

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,433,863

Salary Outlook

$68,751

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,402,755

Salary Outlook

$67,344

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,401,013

Salary Outlook

$67,265

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,380,527

Salary Outlook

$66,338

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Curriculum and Instruction

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,372,905

Salary Outlook

$65,993

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Architecture

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,362,835

Salary Outlook

$65,538

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Fields

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,321,363

Salary Outlook

$63,662

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Food Science and Technology

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,296,238

Salary Outlook

$62,526

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

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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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,293,859

Salary Outlook

$62,418

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,219,089

Salary Outlook

$59,036

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architecture

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,208,518

Salary Outlook

$58,558

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,190,084

Salary Outlook

$57,724

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,179,565

Salary Outlook

$57,248

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Health

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,173,375

Salary Outlook

$56,968

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,169,598

Salary Outlook

$56,797

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,159,183

Salary Outlook

$56,326

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,155,303

Salary Outlook

$56,151

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Completion/outcome signal supports the value case.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,126,799

Salary Outlook

$54,861

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,091,069

Salary Outlook

$53,245

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,084,672

Salary Outlook

$52,956

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,082,447

Salary Outlook

$52,855

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,079,999

Salary Outlook

$52,744

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,073,653

Salary Outlook

$52,457

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

9.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Public Policy Analysis

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,055,098

Salary Outlook

$51,618

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,053,874

Salary Outlook

$51,563

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Geography and Cartography

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,039,268

Salary Outlook

$50,902

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,039,079

Salary Outlook

$50,893

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,021,438

Salary Outlook

$50,096

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Forestry

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,021,076

Salary Outlook

$50,079

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Sociology

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,011,592

Salary Outlook

$49,650

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Agricultural Business and Management

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$989,933

Salary Outlook

$48,670

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Agriculture, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$984,415

Salary Outlook

$48,421

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$977,949

Salary Outlook

$48,128

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

10.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$948,048

Salary Outlook

$46,776

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$946,306

Salary Outlook

$46,697

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

History

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$945,461

Salary Outlook

$46,659

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$943,650

Salary Outlook

$46,577

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Fine and Studio Arts

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$925,337

Salary Outlook

$45,749

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Curriculum and Instruction

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$922,940

Salary Outlook

$45,640

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$919,957

Salary Outlook

$45,505

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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

Educational Administration and Supervision

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$906,972

Salary Outlook

$44,918

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.6 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$895,143

Salary Outlook

$44,383

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.7 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

Plant Sciences

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$890,470

Salary Outlook

$44,171

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.8 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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42

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$885,900

Salary Outlook

$43,965

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

11.8 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

Agriculture, General

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$837,669

Salary Outlook

$41,783

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

12.4 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.

BACHELORS

Music

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$742,137

Salary Outlook

$37,462

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

13.9 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

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$732,963

Salary Outlook

$37,047

Estimated Debt

$51,902

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.

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

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33

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$728,273

Salary Outlook

$36,835

Estimated Debt

$51,902

Payback

14.1 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.

ASSOCIATE

Agricultural Production Operations

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32

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$718,702

Salary Outlook

$36,402

Estimated Debt

$51,902

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.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,993,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,581,382

Value at risk

$412,566

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,860,188

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,466,054

Value at risk

$394,134

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,782,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,398,854

Value at risk

$383,394

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,500,768

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,156,162

Value at risk

$344,606

Payback

5.1 years

DOCTORAL

Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,361,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,036,299

Value at risk

$325,449

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

84

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,340,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$2,018,158

Value at risk

$322,550

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Mechanical Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,297,048

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,980,515

Value at risk

$316,533

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Applied Mathematics

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,259,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,948,562

Value at risk

$311,426

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Industrial Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,246,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,937,319

Value at risk

$309,629

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,233,008

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,925,299

Value at risk

$307,709

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,214,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,909,694

Value at risk

$305,214

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,074,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,788,813

Value at risk

$285,895

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Materials Engineering

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,069,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,784,657

Value at risk

$285,231

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,032,848

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,752,722

Value at risk

$280,126

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,020,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,741,996

Value at risk

$278,412

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,996,968

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,721,786

Value at risk

$275,182

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,958,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,688,384

Value at risk

$269,844

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,954,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,684,884

Value at risk

$269,284

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Mechanics

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,930,368

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,664,363

Value at risk

$266,005

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Civil Engineering

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,894,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,633,134

Value at risk

$261,014

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,890,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,630,203

Value at risk

$260,545

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,838,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,584,989

Value at risk

$253,319

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,827,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,575,850

Value at risk

$251,858

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Real Estate

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,811,708

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,562,055

Value at risk

$249,653

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,805,608

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,556,795

Value at risk

$248,813

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Construction Management

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,803,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,554,967

Value at risk

$248,521

Payback

7 years

PROFESSIONAL

Medicine

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,788,508

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,542,052

Value at risk

$246,456

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Mining and Mineral Engineering

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,788,128

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,541,724

Value at risk

$246,404

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Statistics

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,786,188

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,540,051

Value at risk

$246,137

Payback

7.1 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,766,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,522,876

Value at risk

$243,392

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Physics

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,755,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,513,254

Value at risk

$241,854

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Economics

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,753,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,511,650

Value at risk

$241,598

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Materials Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,716,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,480,180

Value at risk

$236,568

Payback

7.3 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,679,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,447,986

Value at risk

$231,422

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Engineering

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,666,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,436,846

Value at risk

$229,642

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,663,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,433,863

Value at risk

$229,165

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,626,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,402,755

Value at risk

$224,193

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,624,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,401,013

Value at risk

$223,915

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,601,168

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,380,527

Value at risk

$220,641

Payback

7.8 years

DOCTORAL

Curriculum and Instruction

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,592,328

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,372,905

Value at risk

$219,423

Payback

7.9 years

MASTERS

Architecture

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,580,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,362,835

Value at risk

$217,813

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Engineering-Related Fields

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,532,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,321,363

Value at risk

$211,185

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Food Science and Technology

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,503,408

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,296,238

Value at risk

$207,170

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,500,648

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,293,859

Value at risk

$206,789

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,413,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,219,089

Value at risk

$194,839

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Architecture

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,401,668

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,208,518

Value at risk

$193,150

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,380,288

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,190,084

Value at risk

$190,204

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,368,088

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,179,565

Value at risk

$188,523

Payback

9.1 years

MASTERS

Public Health

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,360,908

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,173,375

Value at risk

$187,533

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,356,528

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,169,598

Value at risk

$186,930

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,344,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,159,183

Value at risk

$185,265

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,339,948

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,155,303

Value at risk

$184,645

Payback

9.2 years

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,306,888

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,126,799

Value at risk

$180,089

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,265,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,091,069

Value at risk

$174,379

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,258,028

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,084,672

Value at risk

$173,356

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,255,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,082,447

Value at risk

$173,001

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,252,608

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,079,999

Value at risk

$172,609

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,245,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,073,653

Value at risk

$171,595

Payback

9.9 years

BACHELORS

Public Policy Analysis

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,223,728

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,055,098

Value at risk

$168,630

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,222,308

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,053,874

Value at risk

$168,434

Payback

10.1 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,205,368

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,039,268

Value at risk

$166,100

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,205,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,039,079

Value at risk

$166,069

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,184,688

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,021,438

Value at risk

$163,250

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Forestry

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,184,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,021,076

Value at risk

$163,192

Payback

10.4 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,173,268

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,011,592

Value at risk

$161,676

Payback

10.5 years

BACHELORS

Agricultural Business and Management

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,148,148

Risk-adjusted ROI

$989,933

Value at risk

$158,215

Payback

10.7 years

MASTERS

Agriculture, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,141,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$984,415

Value at risk

$157,333

Payback

10.7 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,134,248

Risk-adjusted ROI

$977,949

Value at risk

$156,299

Payback

10.8 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,099,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$948,048

Value at risk

$151,520

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,097,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$946,306

Value at risk

$151,242

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

History

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,096,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$945,461

Value at risk

$151,107

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,094,468

Risk-adjusted ROI

$943,650

Value at risk

$150,818

Payback

11.1 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,073,228

Risk-adjusted ROI

$925,337

Value at risk

$147,891

Payback

11.3 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,070,448

Risk-adjusted ROI

$922,940

Value at risk

$147,508

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,066,988

Risk-adjusted ROI

$919,957

Value at risk

$147,031

Payback

11.4 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,051,928

Risk-adjusted ROI

$906,972

Value at risk

$144,956

Payback

11.6 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,038,208

Risk-adjusted ROI

$895,143

Value at risk

$143,065

Payback

11.7 years

BACHELORS

Plant Sciences

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,032,788

Risk-adjusted ROI

$890,470

Value at risk

$142,318

Payback

11.8 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

42

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,027,488

Risk-adjusted ROI

$885,900

Value at risk

$141,588

Payback

11.8 years

BACHELORS

Agriculture, General

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$971,548

Risk-adjusted ROI

$837,669

Value at risk

$133,879

Payback

12.4 years

BACHELORS

Music

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$860,748

Risk-adjusted ROI

$742,137

Value at risk

$118,611

Payback

13.9 years

BACHELORS

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$850,108

Risk-adjusted ROI

$732,963

Value at risk

$117,145

Payback

14 years

BACHELORS

Animal Sciences

33

High Risk

On-time ROI

$844,668

Risk-adjusted ROI

$728,273

Value at risk

$116,395

Payback

14.1 years

ASSOCIATE

Agricultural Production Operations

32

High Risk

On-time ROI

$833,568

Risk-adjusted ROI

$718,702

Value at risk

$114,866

Payback

14.3 years

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