Best Engineering-Related Fields 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$467,827
Across South Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,529
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Grad rate: 42.8% |
+$472,980 | $70,562 | $24,565 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Clemson University
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$462,674 | $73,720 | $34,494 | $25,000 | 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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