Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Charleston Southern University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Charleston Southern University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$293,406
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$43,989
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
+$94,714 | $57,626 | $43,989 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
+$36,434 | $54,442 | $43,989 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$50,736 | $48,261 | $43,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$283,226 | $38,459 | $43,989 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$351,077 | $35,200 | $43,989 | $28,979 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$362,046 | $34,518 | $43,989 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$420,006 | $31,620 | $43,989 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$431,206 | $31,060 | $43,989 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$473,386 | $28,951 | $43,989 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$488,145 | $28,210 | $43,989 | $26,955 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 46.0% |
-$498,786 | $27,681 | $43,989 | $27,000 | 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.