South Carolina ROI Summary
Aggregated analysis of return on investment across 86 institutions in South Carolina.
South Carolina - State Aggregate
Institution Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Institutions | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 34 | 21% n=28 | 18% n=28 | 14% n=28 |
| Associate→ | 12 | 58% n=12 | 42% n=12 | 25% n=12 |
| Bachelor→ | 35 | 35% n=34 | 18% n=34 | 9% n=34 |
| Master's→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 83 | 34% n=74 | 22% n=74 | 14% n=74 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Institutions | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 34 | 27% n=26 | 18% n=28 | 14% n=28 |
| Associate→ | 12 | 83% n=12 | 50% n=12 | 25% n=12 |
| Bachelor→ | 35 | 83% n=35 | 15% n=34 | 0% n=34 |
| Master's→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 1 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 83 | 63% n=73 | 22% n=74 | 9% n=74 |
Student Statistics
Financial ROI
| Level | Students | NPV (Zero Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Med Cost) Pos / Neg | NPV (Full Cost) Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 36,772 | 51% n=36,101 | 45% n=36,101 | 34% n=36,101 |
| Associate→ | 34,793 | 84% n=34,793 | 78% n=34,793 | 38% n=34,793 |
| Bachelor→ | 157,609 | 67% n=154,363 | 49% n=154,363 | 23% n=154,363 |
| Master's→ | 387 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 692 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 230,253 | 67% n=225,257 | 53% n=225,257 | 27% n=225,257 |
Student Outcomes
| Level | Students | Grad Earnings >HS / ≤HS | Social ROI Pos / Neg | Pell ROI Pos / Neg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate→ | 36,772 | 82% n=35,414 | 45% n=36,101 | 34% n=36,101 |
| Associate→ | 34,793 | 90% n=34,793 | 82% n=34,793 | 38% n=34,793 |
| Bachelor→ | 157,609 | 97% n=157,609 | 48% n=154,363 | 0% n=154,363 |
| Master's→ | 387 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Doctoral→ | 692 | n=0 | n=0 | n=0 |
| Total | 230,253 | 93% n=227,816 | 53% n=225,257 | 11% n=225,257 |
Visualization Key
The Donut Chart shows the visual breakdown of positive vs negative results.
Green = Positive %
Red = Negative %
Credential Classification & Durations
Institutions are grouped into rows by their predominant degree level. However, the ROI calculations for each school reflect its actual highest degree awarded. If a predominantly Certificate-awarding school offers Associate degrees, or a predominantly Associate-awarding school offers Bachelor's degrees, the metrics correctly reflect those longer program durations.