Best Information Science/Studies Degrees in Virginia by ROI
Colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$278,383
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,872
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
James Madison University
Grad rate: 81.0% |
+$668,304 | $82,877 | $30,213 | $21,025 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Christopher Newport University
Grad rate: 75.6% |
+$490,492 | $74,728 | $32,242 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Strayer University-Virginia
Grad rate: 23.4% |
+$461,452 | $68,667 | N/A | $53,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Radford University
Grad rate: 51.7% |
+$296,756 | $62,174 | $26,681 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grad rate: 64.9% |
+$250,184 | $63,023 | $34,346 | $24,364 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
South University-Richmond
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$109,253 | $46,834 | $33,875 | $52,173 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
South University-Virginia Beach
Grad rate: 21.6% |
-$109,253 | $46,834 | $33,875 | $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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