Best Information Science/Studies Degrees in Alabama by ROI
Colleges in Alabama 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 Alabama
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$71,291
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,660
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strayer University-Alabama | +$366,100 | $68,667 | $23,838 | $53,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of South Alabama
Grad rate: 50.1% |
+$252,837 | $61,118 | $22,070 | $30,550 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
South University-Montgomery
Grad rate: 11.4% |
-$96,569 | $46,834 | $30,704 | $52,173 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Alabama State University
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$237,202 | $36,705 | $22,028 | $31,993 | 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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