Best Information Science/Studies Degrees in Maryland by ROI
Colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$373,238
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,695
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Maryland-College Park
Grad rate: 88.9% |
+$676,145 | $82,784 | $28,073 | $20,180 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$519,431 | $73,334 | $19,790 | $20,806 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$464,865 | $72,223 | $27,935 | $20,633 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Strayer University-Maryland
Grad rate: 22.6% |
+$366,100 | $68,667 | $23,838 | $53,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Salisbury University
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$305,196 | $64,056 | $26,134 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Towson University
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$241,626 | $61,093 | $26,621 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Baltimore
Grad rate: 39.2% |
+$39,307 | $51,396 | $27,477 | $28,670 | 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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