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Western Kentucky 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 Kentucky University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,225,176 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.4 years.

4-year net cost

$43,960

Estimated debt

$22,859

Early salary signal

$87,715

Graduation rate

56%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($43,960), estimated debt ($22,859), early-career salary ($87,715), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,225,176

Salary Outlook

$87,715

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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87

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,222,109

Salary Outlook

$87,500

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$938,142

Salary Outlook

$67,567

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$931,575

Salary Outlook

$67,106

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$928,674

Salary Outlook

$66,902

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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Finance and Financial Management Services

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$927,141

Salary Outlook

$66,795

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$916,540

Salary Outlook

$66,050

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$909,617

Salary Outlook

$65,564

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$843,356

Salary Outlook

$60,913

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$825,233

Salary Outlook

$59,641

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$819,632

Salary Outlook

$59,248

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$817,110

Salary Outlook

$59,071

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$802,886

Salary Outlook

$58,073

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

3.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$792,263

Salary Outlook

$57,327

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$790,085

Salary Outlook

$57,174

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$767,573

Salary Outlook

$55,594

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$767,195

Salary Outlook

$55,567

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$764,795

Salary Outlook

$55,399

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$756,894

Salary Outlook

$54,844

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$747,149

Salary Outlook

$54,160

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$734,892

Salary Outlook

$53,300

Estimated Debt

$22,859

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$731,759

Salary Outlook

$53,080

Estimated Debt

$22,859

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$709,701

Salary Outlook

$51,531

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$694,633

Salary Outlook

$50,474

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Marketing

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$644,763

Salary Outlook

$46,973

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$643,440

Salary Outlook

$46,880

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$635,206

Salary Outlook

$46,302

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$619,605

Salary Outlook

$45,207

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$618,338

Salary Outlook

$45,118

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$611,971

Salary Outlook

$44,671

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$610,171

Salary Outlook

$44,545

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Social Work

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$604,826

Salary Outlook

$44,170

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$589,503

Salary Outlook

$43,094

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$580,024

Salary Outlook

$42,429

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$579,324

Salary Outlook

$42,380

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$574,746

Salary Outlook

$42,058

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$573,835

Salary Outlook

$41,994

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$558,811

Salary Outlook

$40,940

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$557,734

Salary Outlook

$40,864

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$547,299

Salary Outlook

$40,132

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$546,633

Salary Outlook

$40,085

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Agriculture, General

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$543,010

Salary Outlook

$39,831

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$539,088

Salary Outlook

$39,555

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$535,532

Salary Outlook

$39,306

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$528,509

Salary Outlook

$38,813

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

5.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,542

Salary Outlook

$38,324

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Social Work

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$517,519

Salary Outlook

$38,041

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$505,185

Salary Outlook

$37,176

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$504,140

Salary Outlook

$37,102

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$493,206

Salary Outlook

$36,335

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$486,250

Salary Outlook

$35,846

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$485,361

Salary Outlook

$35,784

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Apparel and Textiles

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$480,283

Salary Outlook

$35,428

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminology

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$476,994

Salary Outlook

$35,197

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$473,927

Salary Outlook

$34,981

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Public Health

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$460,115

Salary Outlook

$34,012

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$459,170

Salary Outlook

$33,946

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$455,725

Salary Outlook

$33,704

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$448,947

Salary Outlook

$33,228

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$439,957

Salary Outlook

$32,597

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,368

Salary Outlook

$31,854

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$427,890

Salary Outlook

$31,750

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$426,901

Salary Outlook

$31,680

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$424,667

Salary Outlook

$31,524

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

CERTIFICATE

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$408,522

Salary Outlook

$30,390

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$407,121

Salary Outlook

$30,292

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$405,121

Salary Outlook

$30,152

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$402,654

Salary Outlook

$29,979

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Music

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$402,021

Salary Outlook

$29,934

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$364,351

Salary Outlook

$27,290

Estimated Debt

$22,859

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,205,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,225,176

Value at risk

$979,964

Payback

2.6 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

87

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,199,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,222,109

Value at risk

$977,511

Payback

2.6 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,688,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$938,142

Value at risk

$750,378

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,676,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$931,575

Value at risk

$745,125

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,671,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$928,674

Value at risk

$742,806

Payback

3.4 years

CERTIFICATE

Finance and Financial Management Services

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,668,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$927,141

Value at risk

$741,579

Payback

3.4 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,649,640

Risk-adjusted ROI

$916,540

Value at risk

$733,100

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,637,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$909,617

Value at risk

$727,563

Payback

3.5 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,517,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$843,356

Value at risk

$674,564

Payback

3.8 years

CERTIFICATE

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,485,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$825,233

Value at risk

$660,067

Payback

3.8 years

ASSOCIATE

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,475,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$819,632

Value at risk

$655,588

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,470,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$817,110

Value at risk

$653,570

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,445,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$802,886

Value at risk

$642,194

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,425,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$792,263

Value at risk

$633,697

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,422,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$790,085

Value at risk

$631,955

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,381,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$767,573

Value at risk

$613,947

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Architectural Sciences and Technology

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,380,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$767,195

Value at risk

$613,645

Payback

4.1 years

MASTERS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,376,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$764,795

Value at risk

$611,725

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,362,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$756,894

Value at risk

$605,406

Payback

4.2 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,344,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$747,149

Value at risk

$597,611

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,322,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$734,892

Value at risk

$587,808

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Economics

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,317,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$731,759

Value at risk

$585,301

Payback

4.3 years

CERTIFICATE

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,277,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$709,701

Value at risk

$567,659

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

International Relations and National Security Studies

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,250,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$694,633

Value at risk

$555,607

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,160,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$644,763

Value at risk

$515,717

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,158,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$643,440

Value at risk

$514,660

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,143,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$635,206

Value at risk

$508,074

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,115,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$619,605

Value at risk

$495,595

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,112,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$618,338

Value at risk

$494,582

Payback

5.1 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,101,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$611,971

Value at risk

$489,489

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,098,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$610,171

Value at risk

$488,049

Payback

5.1 years

MASTERS

Social Work

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,088,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$604,826

Value at risk

$483,774

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,061,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$589,503

Value at risk

$471,517

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,043,960

Risk-adjusted ROI

$580,024

Value at risk

$463,936

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,042,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$579,324

Value at risk

$463,376

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,034,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$574,746

Value at risk

$459,714

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,032,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$573,835

Value at risk

$458,985

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,005,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$558,811

Value at risk

$446,969

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Library Science and Administration

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,003,840

Risk-adjusted ROI

$557,734

Value at risk

$446,106

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$985,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$547,299

Value at risk

$437,761

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$983,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$546,633

Value at risk

$437,227

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Agriculture, General

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$977,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$543,010

Value at risk

$434,330

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$970,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$539,088

Value at risk

$431,192

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$963,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$535,532

Value at risk

$428,348

Payback

5.8 years

CERTIFICATE

Business Administration, Management and Operations

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$951,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$528,509

Value at risk

$422,731

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$938,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,542

Value at risk

$417,158

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$931,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$517,519

Value at risk

$413,941

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$909,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$505,185

Value at risk

$404,075

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$907,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$504,140

Value at risk

$403,240

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$887,700

Risk-adjusted ROI

$493,206

Value at risk

$394,494

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$875,180

Risk-adjusted ROI

$486,250

Value at risk

$388,930

Payback

6.4 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$873,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$485,361

Value at risk

$388,219

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Apparel and Textiles

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$864,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$480,283

Value at risk

$384,157

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminology

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$858,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$476,994

Value at risk

$381,526

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$853,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$473,927

Value at risk

$379,073

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Public Health

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$828,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$460,115

Value at risk

$368,025

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$826,440

Risk-adjusted ROI

$459,170

Value at risk

$367,270

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$820,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$455,725

Value at risk

$364,515

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$808,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$448,947

Value at risk

$359,093

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$791,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$439,957

Value at risk

$351,903

Payback

7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$772,800

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,368

Value at risk

$343,432

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$770,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$427,890

Value at risk

$342,250

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$768,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$426,901

Value at risk

$341,459

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$764,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$424,667

Value at risk

$339,673

Payback

7.3 years

CERTIFICATE

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$735,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$408,522

Value at risk

$326,758

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

History

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$732,760

Risk-adjusted ROI

$407,121

Value at risk

$325,639

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$729,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$405,121

Value at risk

$324,039

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$724,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$402,654

Value at risk

$322,066

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Music

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$723,580

Risk-adjusted ROI

$402,021

Value at risk

$321,559

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$655,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$364,351

Value at risk

$291,429

Payback

8.4 years

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