Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in South Carolina by ROI
Colleges in South Carolina ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in South Carolina
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$238,624
Across South Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,539
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strayer University-South Carolina | -$19,709 | $45,613 | $23,838 | $32,810 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Grad rate: 13.4% |
-$187,452 | $34,136 | $15,086 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Limestone University
Grad rate: 26.4% |
-$189,411 | $38,832 | $40,944 | $32,714 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Piedmont Technical College
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$376,614 | $27,005 | $20,438 | $26,547 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Grad rate: 27.3% |
-$419,937 | $24,004 | $12,391 | $26,100 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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