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
-$152,765
Across South Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,596
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strayer University-South Carolina | +$47,810 | $52,973 | $23,838 | $56,517 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Anderson University
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$146,816 | $44,204 | $47,724 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Coker University
Grad rate: 38.5% |
-$254,630 | $39,962 | $44,355 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of South Carolina-Lancaster
Grad rate: 23.0% |
-$257,428 | $32,822 | $18,467 | N/A | 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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