Best Information Science/Studies Degrees in Kansas by ROI
Colleges in Kansas 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 Kansas
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$248,921
Across Kansas programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,014
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Friends University
Grad rate: 53.7% |
+$415,496 | $71,655 | $44,401 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Emporia State University
Grad rate: 53.0% |
+$285,642 | $61,686 | $20,527 | $19,237 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fort Hays State University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$45,627 | $49,888 | $19,114 | $26,427 | 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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