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Wichita State 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

Wichita State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,237,806 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 9.6 years.

4-year net cost

$52,776

Estimated debt

$27,444

Early salary signal

$96,658

Graduation rate

51%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($52,776), estimated debt ($27,444), early-career salary ($96,658), 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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,237,806

Salary Outlook

$96,658

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

2.8 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.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,186,970

Salary Outlook

$92,773

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

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

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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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,121,897

Salary Outlook

$87,800

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

3.1 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,010,692

Salary Outlook

$79,301

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Science

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81

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$966,469

Salary Outlook

$75,921

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

3.6 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

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$939,964

Salary Outlook

$73,896

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

3.7 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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$924,115

Salary Outlook

$72,684

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$882,158

Salary Outlook

$69,478

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$825,994

Salary Outlook

$65,185

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$820,748

Salary Outlook

$64,784

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$802,459

Salary Outlook

$63,387

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$792,171

Salary Outlook

$62,600

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$759,982

Salary Outlook

$60,140

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$750,796

Salary Outlook

$59,438

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

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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70

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$746,520

Salary Outlook

$59,112

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$719,801

Salary Outlook

$57,069

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

4.8 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.

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$717,453

Salary Outlook

$56,890

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

4.8 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.

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$684,539

Salary Outlook

$54,375

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$684,386

Salary Outlook

$54,363

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$661,718

Salary Outlook

$52,631

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$661,085

Salary Outlook

$52,582

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

5.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International Business

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$640,194

Salary Outlook

$50,985

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$626,865

Salary Outlook

$49,967

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$624,742

Salary Outlook

$49,805

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

5.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$617,577

Salary Outlook

$49,257

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,679

Salary Outlook

$48,959

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$605,657

Salary Outlook

$48,346

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$605,432

Salary Outlook

$48,329

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$602,085

Salary Outlook

$48,073

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$599,778

Salary Outlook

$47,897

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$580,407

Salary Outlook

$46,416

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Social Work

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$577,458

Salary Outlook

$46,191

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Public Administration

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$571,865

Salary Outlook

$45,763

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$570,732

Salary Outlook

$45,677

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$567,956

Salary Outlook

$45,465

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Biology, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$554,392

Salary Outlook

$44,428

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$540,910

Salary Outlook

$43,398

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Political Science and Government

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$533,112

Salary Outlook

$42,802

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$512,282

Salary Outlook

$41,210

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

MASTERS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$512,180

Salary Outlook

$41,202

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Marketing

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$511,016

Salary Outlook

$41,113

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$501,004

Salary Outlook

$40,348

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,687

Salary Outlook

$40,018

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Curriculum and Instruction

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$493,942

Salary Outlook

$39,808

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Communication and Media Studies

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$491,258

Salary Outlook

$39,603

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

MASTERS

Music

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$481,113

Salary Outlook

$38,828

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

7.1 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

Social Work

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$480,000

Salary Outlook

$38,743

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

7.1 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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$468,437

Salary Outlook

$37,859

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$467,508

Salary Outlook

$37,788

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,476

Salary Outlook

$37,021

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

7.4 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.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$456,751

Salary Outlook

$36,966

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

7.4 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.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$456,721

Salary Outlook

$36,963

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

7.4 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.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$450,383

Salary Outlook

$36,479

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$443,463

Salary Outlook

$35,950

Estimated Debt

$27,444

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.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$428,307

Salary Outlook

$34,792

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

7.9 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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$416,540

Salary Outlook

$33,893

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

8.1 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

Psychology, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$408,763

Salary Outlook

$33,298

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

8.2 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

Sociology

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$406,313

Salary Outlook

$33,111

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

8.3 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.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$356,855

Salary Outlook

$29,331

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

9.4 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Visual and Performing Arts, General

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$350,813

Salary Outlook

$28,869

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

9.5 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$347,863

Salary Outlook

$28,644

Estimated Debt

$27,444

Payback

9.6 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.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,425,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,237,806

Value at risk

$1,187,838

Payback

2.8 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,326,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,186,970

Value at risk

$1,139,054

Payback

3 years

DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,198,504

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,121,897

Value at risk

$1,076,607

Payback

3.1 years

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,980,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,010,692

Value at risk

$969,892

Payback

3.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

81

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,893,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$966,469

Value at risk

$927,455

Payback

3.6 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,841,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$939,964

Value at risk

$902,020

Payback

3.7 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,810,924

Risk-adjusted ROI

$924,115

Value at risk

$886,809

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,728,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$882,158

Value at risk

$846,546

Payback

3.9 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,618,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$825,994

Value at risk

$792,650

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,608,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$820,748

Value at risk

$787,616

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,572,524

Risk-adjusted ROI

$802,459

Value at risk

$770,065

Payback

4.3 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,552,364

Risk-adjusted ROI

$792,171

Value at risk

$760,193

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,489,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$759,982

Value at risk

$729,302

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,471,284

Risk-adjusted ROI

$750,796

Value at risk

$720,488

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

70

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,462,904

Risk-adjusted ROI

$746,520

Value at risk

$716,384

Payback

4.6 years

BACHELORS

Business/Managerial Economics

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,410,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$719,801

Value at risk

$690,743

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,405,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$717,453

Value at risk

$688,491

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,341,444

Risk-adjusted ROI

$684,539

Value at risk

$656,905

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,341,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$684,386

Value at risk

$656,758

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,296,724

Risk-adjusted ROI

$661,718

Value at risk

$635,006

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Management Information Systems and Services

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,295,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$661,085

Value at risk

$634,399

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

International Business

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,254,544

Risk-adjusted ROI

$640,194

Value at risk

$614,350

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,228,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$626,865

Value at risk

$601,559

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,224,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$624,742

Value at risk

$599,522

Payback

5.5 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,210,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$617,577

Value at risk

$592,647

Payback

5.6 years

MASTERS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,202,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,679

Value at risk

$588,905

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,186,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$605,657

Value at risk

$581,207

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,186,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$605,432

Value at risk

$580,992

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,179,864

Risk-adjusted ROI

$602,085

Value at risk

$577,779

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,175,344

Risk-adjusted ROI

$599,778

Value at risk

$575,566

Payback

5.7 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,137,384

Risk-adjusted ROI

$580,407

Value at risk

$556,977

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Social Work

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,131,604

Risk-adjusted ROI

$577,458

Value at risk

$554,146

Payback

5.9 years

MASTERS

Public Administration

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,120,644

Risk-adjusted ROI

$571,865

Value at risk

$548,779

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Curriculum and Instruction

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,118,424

Risk-adjusted ROI

$570,732

Value at risk

$547,692

Payback

6 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,112,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$567,956

Value at risk

$545,028

Payback

6 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,086,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$554,392

Value at risk

$532,012

Payback

6.2 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,059,984

Risk-adjusted ROI

$540,910

Value at risk

$519,074

Payback

6.3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,044,704

Risk-adjusted ROI

$533,112

Value at risk

$511,592

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,003,884

Risk-adjusted ROI

$512,282

Value at risk

$491,602

Payback

6.7 years

MASTERS

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,003,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$512,180

Value at risk

$491,504

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,001,404

Risk-adjusted ROI

$511,016

Value at risk

$490,388

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$981,784

Risk-adjusted ROI

$501,004

Value at risk

$480,780

Payback

6.8 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$973,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,687

Value at risk

$476,637

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Curriculum and Instruction

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$967,944

Risk-adjusted ROI

$493,942

Value at risk

$474,002

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$962,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$491,258

Value at risk

$471,426

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

Music

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$942,804

Risk-adjusted ROI

$481,113

Value at risk

$461,691

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$940,624

Risk-adjusted ROI

$480,000

Value at risk

$460,624

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$917,964

Risk-adjusted ROI

$468,437

Value at risk

$449,527

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Health and Medical Administrative Services

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$916,144

Risk-adjusted ROI

$467,508

Value at risk

$448,636

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$896,484

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,476

Value at risk

$439,008

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$895,064

Risk-adjusted ROI

$456,751

Value at risk

$438,313

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$895,004

Risk-adjusted ROI

$456,721

Value at risk

$438,283

Payback

7.4 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$882,584

Risk-adjusted ROI

$450,383

Value at risk

$432,201

Payback

7.5 years

BACHELORS

History

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$869,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$443,463

Value at risk

$425,561

Payback

7.6 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$839,324

Risk-adjusted ROI

$428,307

Value at risk

$411,017

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$816,264

Risk-adjusted ROI

$416,540

Value at risk

$399,724

Payback

8.1 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$801,024

Risk-adjusted ROI

$408,763

Value at risk

$392,261

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$796,224

Risk-adjusted ROI

$406,313

Value at risk

$389,911

Payback

8.3 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$699,304

Risk-adjusted ROI

$356,855

Value at risk

$342,449

Payback

9.4 years

BACHELORS

Visual and Performing Arts, General

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$687,464

Risk-adjusted ROI

$350,813

Value at risk

$336,651

Payback

9.5 years

BACHELORS

Design and Applied Arts

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$681,684

Risk-adjusted ROI

$347,863

Value at risk

$333,821

Payback

9.6 years

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