Best Hospitality Administration/Management 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
-$156,399
Across South Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,354
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
College of Charleston
Grad rate: 64.8% |
-$56,538 | $46,902 | $30,731 | $23,448 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Coastal Carolina University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$160,990 | $40,848 | $26,050 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Grad rate: 78.0% |
-$189,540 | $40,846 | $32,840 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Grad rate: 38.5% |
-$218,529 | $37,452 | $23,796 | $23,989 | 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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