Best Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Degrees in South Carolina by ROI
Colleges in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,486,113
Across South Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,394
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical University of South Carolina | +$2,410,080 | $162,504 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Grad rate: 78.0% |
+$1,578,820 | $124,225 | $32,840 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Francis Marion University
Grad rate: 40.9% |
+$1,325,332 | $110,561 | $22,944 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clemson University
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$1,058,472 | $98,373 | $34,494 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
South University-Columbia
Grad rate: 3.9% |
+$1,057,864 | $98,023 | $31,298 | 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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