Best Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$495,352
Across South Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,018
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
College of Charleston
Grad rate: 64.8% |
-$415,517 | $29,189 | $30,731 | $26,943 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Coastal Carolina University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$527,690 | $22,648 | $26,050 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Winthrop University
Grad rate: 61.1% |
-$542,850 | $22,735 | $30,275 | $27,000 | 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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