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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$853,214
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$39,467
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Johns Hopkins University
Grad rate: 94.3% |
+$1,204,680 | $110,364 | $81,300 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$1,008,880 | $94,423 | $19,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$875,570 | $88,572 | $27,935 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Towson University
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$811,998 | $85,262 | $26,621 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Strayer University-Maryland
Grad rate: 22.6% |
+$621,864 | $75,477 | $23,838 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Stevenson University
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$596,296 | $77,547 | $57,322 | 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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