Best Information Science/Studies 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
+$228,020
Across South Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,437
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coastal Carolina University
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$531,646 | $75,165 | $26,050 | $20,336 | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Strayer University-South Carolina | +$366,100 | $68,667 | $23,838 | $53,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Grad rate: 42.8% |
+$113,280 | $52,577 | $24,565 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
South University-Columbia
Grad rate: 3.9% |
-$98,945 | $46,834 | $31,298 | $52,173 | 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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