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
+$664,937
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,635
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nova Southeastern University
Grad rate: 63.4% |
FL | +$1,536,692 | $129,964 | $55,647 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
MD | +$562,980 | $74,107 | $19,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of North Texas
Grad rate: 59.2% |
TX | -$104,860 | $41,851 | $25,470 | N/A | 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.
Find Best Information Science/Studies Degrees by State
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