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Western Carolina 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

Western Carolina University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,448,024 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 10.3 years.

4-year net cost

$53,260

Estimated debt

$27,695

Early salary signal

$95,793

Graduation rate

60%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($53,260), estimated debt ($27,695), early-career salary ($95,793), 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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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88

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,448,024

Salary Outlook

$95,793

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

2.9 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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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85

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,182,831

Salary Outlook

$78,629

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

3.5 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 Science

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,014,658

Salary Outlook

$67,745

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$979,719

Salary Outlook

$65,484

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering, General

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$962,196

Salary Outlook

$64,350

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$926,437

Salary Outlook

$62,036

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$925,328

Salary Outlook

$61,964

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$917,615

Salary Outlook

$61,465

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$904,021

Salary Outlook

$60,585

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$896,633

Salary Outlook

$60,107

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$896,464

Salary Outlook

$60,096

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$876,843

Salary Outlook

$58,826

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Public Administration

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$847,075

Salary Outlook

$56,899

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$825,538

Salary Outlook

$55,506

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Administration

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$815,535

Salary Outlook

$54,858

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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68

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$790,346

Salary Outlook

$53,228

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$751,406

Salary Outlook

$50,708

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$734,907

Salary Outlook

$49,640

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$716,672

Salary Outlook

$48,460

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$711,490

Salary Outlook

$48,124

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$707,248

Salary Outlook

$47,850

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$689,640

Salary Outlook

$46,710

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Marketing

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$678,913

Salary Outlook

$46,016

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$677,901

Salary Outlook

$45,951

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$672,550

Salary Outlook

$45,604

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$667,837

Salary Outlook

$45,299

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$663,463

Salary Outlook

$45,016

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$649,663

Salary Outlook

$44,123

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$646,963

Salary Outlook

$43,948

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$641,648

Salary Outlook

$43,604

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$621,714

Salary Outlook

$42,314

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$621,678

Salary Outlook

$42,312

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$614,158

Salary Outlook

$41,825

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$596,815

Salary Outlook

$40,703

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

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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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$595,538

Salary Outlook

$40,620

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$589,283

Salary Outlook

$40,215

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$585,125

Salary Outlook

$39,946

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$579,677

Salary Outlook

$39,594

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$572,675

Salary Outlook

$39,140

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$570,807

Salary Outlook

$39,020

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$569,276

Salary Outlook

$38,920

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$568,505

Salary Outlook

$38,871

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$568,071

Salary Outlook

$38,842

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$550,620

Salary Outlook

$37,713

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$549,198

Salary Outlook

$37,621

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$535,615

Salary Outlook

$36,742

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$534,723

Salary Outlook

$36,684

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$524,648

Salary Outlook

$36,032

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$523,551

Salary Outlook

$35,961

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$519,996

Salary Outlook

$35,731

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

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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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$511,198

Salary Outlook

$35,162

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

7.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$498,362

Salary Outlook

$34,331

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$497,639

Salary Outlook

$34,284

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$490,022

Salary Outlook

$33,791

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$486,491

Salary Outlook

$33,563

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$482,502

Salary Outlook

$33,304

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$471,510

Salary Outlook

$32,593

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

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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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$460,001

Salary Outlook

$31,848

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

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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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$458,952

Salary Outlook

$31,780

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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39

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$383,892

Salary Outlook

$26,922

Estimated Debt

$27,695

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

88

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,402,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,448,024

Value at risk

$954,936

Payback

2.9 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

85

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,962,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,182,831

Value at risk

$780,049

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,683,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,014,658

Value at risk

$669,142

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,625,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$979,719

Value at risk

$646,101

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Engineering, General

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,596,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$962,196

Value at risk

$634,544

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,537,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$926,437

Value at risk

$610,963

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,535,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$925,328

Value at risk

$610,232

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,522,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$917,615

Value at risk

$605,145

Payback

4.5 years

MASTERS

Human Resources Management and Services

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,500,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$904,021

Value at risk

$596,179

Payback

4.6 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,487,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$896,633

Value at risk

$591,307

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,487,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$896,464

Value at risk

$591,196

Payback

4.6 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,455,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$876,843

Value at risk

$578,257

Payback

4.7 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,405,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$847,075

Value at risk

$558,625

Payback

4.9 years

MASTERS

Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,369,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$825,538

Value at risk

$544,422

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Public Administration

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,353,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$815,535

Value at risk

$537,825

Payback

5 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

68

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,311,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$790,346

Value at risk

$521,214

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,246,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$751,406

Value at risk

$495,534

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,219,560

Risk-adjusted ROI

$734,907

Value at risk

$484,653

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,189,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$716,672

Value at risk

$472,628

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,180,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$711,490

Value at risk

$469,210

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,173,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$707,248

Value at risk

$466,412

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,144,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$689,640

Value at risk

$454,800

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Marketing

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,126,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$678,913

Value at risk

$447,727

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Social Work

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,124,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$677,901

Value at risk

$447,059

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,116,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$672,550

Value at risk

$443,530

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,108,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$667,837

Value at risk

$440,423

Payback

6.1 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,101,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$663,463

Value at risk

$437,537

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,078,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$649,663

Value at risk

$428,437

Payback

6.3 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,073,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$646,963

Value at risk

$426,657

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,064,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$641,648

Value at risk

$423,152

Payback

6.4 years

MASTERS

Education, General

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,031,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$621,714

Value at risk

$410,006

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,031,660

Risk-adjusted ROI

$621,678

Value at risk

$409,982

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,019,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$614,158

Value at risk

$405,022

Payback

6.6 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$990,400

Risk-adjusted ROI

$596,815

Value at risk

$393,585

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$988,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$595,538

Value at risk

$392,742

Payback

6.8 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$977,900

Risk-adjusted ROI

$589,283

Value at risk

$388,617

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$971,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$585,125

Value at risk

$385,875

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$961,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$579,677

Value at risk

$382,283

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$950,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$572,675

Value at risk

$377,665

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$947,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$570,807

Value at risk

$376,433

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$944,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$569,276

Value at risk

$375,424

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$943,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$568,505

Value at risk

$374,915

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$942,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$568,071

Value at risk

$374,629

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$913,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$550,620

Value at risk

$363,120

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$911,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$549,198

Value at risk

$362,182

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$888,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$535,615

Value at risk

$353,225

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$887,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$534,723

Value at risk

$352,637

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$870,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$524,648

Value at risk

$345,992

Payback

7.7 years

MASTERS

English Language and Literature, General

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$868,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$523,551

Value at risk

$345,269

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$862,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$519,996

Value at risk

$342,924

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$848,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$511,198

Value at risk

$337,122

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Music

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$827,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$498,362

Value at risk

$328,658

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$825,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$497,639

Value at risk

$328,181

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$813,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$490,022

Value at risk

$323,158

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$807,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$486,491

Value at risk

$320,829

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

History

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$800,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$482,502

Value at risk

$318,198

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$782,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$471,510

Value at risk

$310,950

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$763,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$460,001

Value at risk

$303,359

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$761,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$458,952

Value at risk

$302,668

Payback

8.7 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

39

High Risk

On-time ROI

$637,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$383,892

Value at risk

$253,168

Payback

10.3 years

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