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Youngstown 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

Youngstown State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,459,141 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 11.3 years.

4-year net cost

$51,068

Estimated debt

$26,555

Early salary signal

$114,722

Graduation rate

50%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($51,068), estimated debt ($26,555), early-career salary ($114,722), 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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86

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,459,141

Salary Outlook

$114,722

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

2.3 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.

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$994,694

Salary Outlook

$78,840

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

3.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

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

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$888,303

Salary Outlook

$70,620

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Chemical Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$874,279

Salary Outlook

$69,537

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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 Related Technologies/Technicians

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$846,122

Salary Outlook

$67,362

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Industrial Engineering

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$845,910

Salary Outlook

$67,345

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

ASSOCIATE

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$835,985

Salary Outlook

$66,578

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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 Science

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$832,664

Salary Outlook

$66,322

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$808,988

Salary Outlook

$64,493

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Civil Engineering

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$786,313

Salary Outlook

$62,741

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Mechanical Engineering

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$783,496

Salary Outlook

$62,523

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$766,252

Salary Outlook

$61,191

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$763,173

Salary Outlook

$60,953

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$757,428

Salary Outlook

$60,509

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$750,563

Salary Outlook

$59,979

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

ASSOCIATE

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$737,428

Salary Outlook

$58,964

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Human Resources Management and Services

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$674,288

Salary Outlook

$54,086

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Accounting and Related Services

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66

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$660,668

Salary Outlook

$53,034

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Marketing

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$641,142

Salary Outlook

$51,525

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$629,764

Salary Outlook

$50,646

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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64

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$620,153

Salary Outlook

$49,904

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Finance and Financial Management Services

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$613,237

Salary Outlook

$49,369

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$607,210

Salary Outlook

$48,904

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$601,172

Salary Outlook

$48,437

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

MASTERS

Social Work

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$592,066

Salary Outlook

$47,734

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$589,724

Salary Outlook

$47,553

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$562,787

Salary Outlook

$45,472

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

5.8 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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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$556,185

Salary Outlook

$44,962

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$536,043

Salary Outlook

$43,405

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$529,259

Salary Outlook

$42,881

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$511,025

Salary Outlook

$41,473

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$505,008

Salary Outlook

$41,008

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Biology, General

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56

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$503,726

Salary Outlook

$40,909

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,053

Salary Outlook

$40,316

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

6.6 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

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$492,186

Salary Outlook

$40,017

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

6.6 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

Special Education and Teaching

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$484,755

Salary Outlook

$39,443

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Social Work

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53

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$472,570

Salary Outlook

$38,502

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Hospitality Administration/Management

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52

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$455,366

Salary Outlook

$37,172

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$442,665

Salary Outlook

$36,191

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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.

MASTERS

Music

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$429,056

Salary Outlook

$35,140

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$420,787

Salary Outlook

$34,501

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

7.7 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

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$408,662

Salary Outlook

$33,564

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$405,694

Salary Outlook

$33,335

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

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

Psychology, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$405,219

Salary Outlook

$33,298

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

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

English Language and Literature, General

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$402,372

Salary Outlook

$33,078

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

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

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$394,517

Salary Outlook

$32,471

Estimated Debt

$26,555

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

Special Education and Teaching

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$372,983

Salary Outlook

$30,808

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

8.6 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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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43

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$363,270

Salary Outlook

$30,057

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

8.8 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

Fine and Studio Arts

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$343,119

Salary Outlook

$28,500

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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34

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$277,091

Salary Outlook

$23,399

Estimated Debt

$26,555

Payback

11.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

86

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,890,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,459,141

Value at risk

$1,431,391

Payback

2.3 years

MASTERS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,970,472

Risk-adjusted ROI

$994,694

Value at risk

$975,778

Payback

3.4 years

BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,759,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$888,303

Value at risk

$871,409

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,731,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$874,279

Value at risk

$857,653

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,676,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$846,122

Value at risk

$830,030

Payback

3.9 years

BACHELORS

Industrial Engineering

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,675,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$845,910

Value at risk

$829,822

Payback

3.9 years

ASSOCIATE

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,656,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$835,985

Value at risk

$820,087

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Computer Science

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,649,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$832,664

Value at risk

$816,828

Payback

4 years

DOCTORAL

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,602,592

Risk-adjusted ROI

$808,988

Value at risk

$793,604

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,557,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$786,313

Value at risk

$771,359

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,552,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$783,496

Value at risk

$768,596

Payback

4.2 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,517,932

Risk-adjusted ROI

$766,252

Value at risk

$751,680

Payback

4.3 years

MASTERS

Accounting and Related Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,511,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$763,173

Value at risk

$748,659

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,500,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$757,428

Value at risk

$743,024

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,486,852

Risk-adjusted ROI

$750,563

Value at risk

$736,289

Payback

4.4 years

ASSOCIATE

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,460,832

Risk-adjusted ROI

$737,428

Value at risk

$723,404

Payback

4.5 years

BACHELORS

Human Resources Management and Services

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,335,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$674,288

Value at risk

$661,464

Payback

4.9 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

66

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,308,772

Risk-adjusted ROI

$660,668

Value at risk

$648,104

Payback

5 years

BACHELORS

Marketing

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,270,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$641,142

Value at risk

$628,950

Payback

5.2 years

MASTERS

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,247,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$629,764

Value at risk

$617,788

Payback

5.2 years

BACHELORS

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

64

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,228,512

Risk-adjusted ROI

$620,153

Value at risk

$608,359

Payback

5.3 years

BACHELORS

Finance and Financial Management Services

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,214,812

Risk-adjusted ROI

$613,237

Value at risk

$601,575

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,202,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$607,210

Value at risk

$595,662

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,190,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$601,172

Value at risk

$589,740

Payback

5.5 years

MASTERS

Social Work

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,172,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$592,066

Value at risk

$580,806

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,168,232

Risk-adjusted ROI

$589,724

Value at risk

$578,508

Payback

5.6 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,114,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$562,787

Value at risk

$552,085

Payback

5.8 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,101,792

Risk-adjusted ROI

$556,185

Value at risk

$545,607

Payback

5.9 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,061,892

Risk-adjusted ROI

$536,043

Value at risk

$525,849

Payback

6.1 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,048,452

Risk-adjusted ROI

$529,259

Value at risk

$519,193

Payback

6.2 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,012,332

Risk-adjusted ROI

$511,025

Value at risk

$501,307

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,000,412

Risk-adjusted ROI

$505,008

Value at risk

$495,404

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

56

High Risk

On-time ROI

$997,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$503,726

Value at risk

$494,146

Payback

6.5 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$982,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,053

Value at risk

$486,619

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$975,012

Risk-adjusted ROI

$492,186

Value at risk

$482,826

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$960,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$484,755

Value at risk

$475,537

Payback

6.7 years

BACHELORS

Social Work

53

High Risk

On-time ROI

$936,152

Risk-adjusted ROI

$472,570

Value at risk

$463,582

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Hospitality Administration/Management

52

High Risk

On-time ROI

$902,072

Risk-adjusted ROI

$455,366

Value at risk

$446,706

Payback

7.1 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$876,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$442,665

Value at risk

$434,247

Payback

7.3 years

MASTERS

Music

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$849,952

Risk-adjusted ROI

$429,056

Value at risk

$420,896

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$833,572

Risk-adjusted ROI

$420,787

Value at risk

$412,785

Payback

7.7 years

BACHELORS

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$809,552

Risk-adjusted ROI

$408,662

Value at risk

$400,890

Payback

7.9 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$803,672

Risk-adjusted ROI

$405,694

Value at risk

$397,978

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$802,732

Risk-adjusted ROI

$405,219

Value at risk

$397,513

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$797,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$402,372

Value at risk

$394,720

Payback

8 years

BACHELORS

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$781,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$394,517

Value at risk

$387,015

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$738,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$372,983

Value at risk

$365,889

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$719,632

Risk-adjusted ROI

$363,270

Value at risk

$356,362

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$679,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$343,119

Value at risk

$336,593

Payback

9.3 years

ASSOCIATE

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$548,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$277,091

Value at risk

$271,821

Payback

11.3 years

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