Best Information Science/Studies Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$430,037
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,559
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Grad rate: 70.5% |
MD | +$904,925 | $90,163 | $27,935 | $22,518 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
MD | +$669,030 | $76,441 | $19,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Ace Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 54.8% |
NY | -$283,842 | $30,313 | $40,954 | $6,777 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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