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  "major": "Insurance",
  "slug": "insurance",
  "field": "Business & Economics",
  "as_of": "2026",
  "url": "https://collegeranked.com/best-insurance-schools/",
  "source": "U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2026 release); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
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      "roi_10yr_usd": 565522,
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      "net_price": 13936,
      "roi_10yr_usd": 585566,
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      "net_price": 15649,
      "roi_10yr_usd": 527624,
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      "roi_10yr_usd": 515766,
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      "school": "Appalachian State University",
      "state": "NC",
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      "net_price": 29999,
      "roi_10yr_usd": 587524,
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      "school": "Temple University",
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      "school": "Eastern Kentucky University",
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      "net_price": 11040,
      "roi_10yr_usd": 403760,
      "public": true
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