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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$786,977
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,862
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$904,925 | $90,163 | $27,935 | $22,518 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$669,030 | $76,441 | $19,790 | N/A | 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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