Best Information Science/Studies Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$323,193
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,895
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drexel University
Grad rate: 77.6% |
+$456,073 | $81,803 | $75,167 | $29,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Strayer University-Pennsylvania | +$366,100 | $68,667 | $23,838 | $53,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Albright College
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$330,931 | $69,866 | $44,381 | $36,196 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Grad rate: 51.0% |
+$312,146 | $65,130 | $28,501 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$279,322 | $65,130 | $36,707 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$194,588 | $58,390 | $24,781 | $25,250 | 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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