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College Programs with Debt $40K to $60K (2026)

493 school-major combinations. Programs with $40,000 to $60,000 in median student debt. Higher-debt programs that may still deliver strong ROI if paired with high-earning majors.

493
Programs
47/100
Avg ROI Score
$43K
Avg Median Debt
$56K
Avg Year 1 Earnings

Grade Distribution for Debt $40K to $60K

A
0
B
4
C
248
D
143
F
98

Top 50 Programs — Debt $40K to $60K

#SchoolMajorROI Score
1Bowie State UniversityComputer and Information Sciences, Other79/100
2Bowie State UniversityComputer and Information Sciences78/100
3Florida National University-Main CampusComputer and Information Sciences78/100
4Bowie State UniversityMathematics75/100
5Everglades UniversityEngineering-Related Technologies63/100
6Full Sail UniversityComputer Engineering Technologies63/100
7Norfolk State UniversityConstruction Engineering Technology62/100
8Orion Technical CollegeElectrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies60/100
9Brookline College-PhoenixBusiness Administration, Management and Operations58/100
10Chamberlain University-IndianaRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing58/100
11Chamberlain University-North CarolinaRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing58/100
12Colorado Christian UniversityHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs58/100
13Colorado Christian UniversityHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100
14Davenport UniversityBusiness Administration, Management and Operations58/100
15Davenport UniversityMarketing58/100
16Davenport UniversityAccounting and Related Services58/100
17Davenport UniversityHuman Resources Management and Services58/100
18Davenport UniversityFinance and Financial Management Services58/100
19Davenport UniversityBusiness/Commerce58/100
20Davenport UniversityInternational Business58/100
21Everglades UniversityConstruction Management58/100
22Everglades UniversityBusiness Administration, Management and Operations58/100
23Everglades UniversityInternational Business58/100
24Everglades UniversityHospitality Administration/Management58/100
25Fremont UniversityBusiness Administration, Management and Operations58/100
26Full Sail UniversityMarketing58/100
27Galen College of Nursing-San AntonioRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing58/100
28Herzing University-AtlantaHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences58/100
29Herzing University-AtlantaHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100
30Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing58/100
31Keiser University-Ft LauderdalePublic Health58/100
32Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions58/100
33Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleDietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services58/100
34Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences58/100
35Life UniversityDietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services58/100
36Life UniversityHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences58/100
37New England CollegeBusiness Administration, Management and Operations58/100
38New England CollegeMarketing58/100
39New England CollegeAccounting and Related Services58/100
40Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing58/100
41Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions58/100
42Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other58/100
43NUC UniversityHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100
44Parker UniversityHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences58/100
45Parker UniversityHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100
46Pima Medical Institute-TucsonHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100
47Pima Medical Institute-TucsonAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services58/100
48Platt College-AnaheimHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100
49Platt College-OntarioHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100
50Point UniversityHealth and Medical Administrative Services58/100

Frequently Asked Questions

493 school-major combinations have median student debt $40k to $60k. The average ROI Score for these programs is 47/100.

Programs with median debt $40k to $60k have an average ROI Score of 47/100. Average first-year earnings are $56K.

Not necessarily. ROI depends on the ratio of debt to earnings, not debt alone. A $50,000 degree leading to $80,000 earnings has better ROI than a $15,000 degree leading to $20,000 earnings. Our ROI Score accounts for this balance.