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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Public · Public Flagship
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public institution in Columbia, SC. With a 61% admission rate and 1,380 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 28,113 students, offers 57 programs with earnings data, and has a 78% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
61%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,380
Enrollment
28,113
Completion Rate
78%
Cost of Attendance
$32,840
In-State Tuition
$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,934
Programs
57
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 57 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($33K)
Showing 57 of 57 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,161 | $98,758 | $32,840 | 2.3x | |
| 2 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,680 | $99,912 | $32,840 | 2.3x | |
| 3 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,982 | $87,710 | $32,840 | 2.3x | |
| 4 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,872 | $74,996 | $32,840 | 2.2x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,370 | $88,180 | $32,840 | 2.2x | |
| 6 | International BusinessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,992 | $105,852 | $32,840 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | StatisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,543 | — | $32,840 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,424 | $87,617 | $32,840 | 2.1x | |
| 9 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,804 | $91,024 | $32,840 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,597 | $87,069 | $32,840 | 2.1x | |
| 11 | InsuranceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,417 | $85,286 | $32,840 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,692 | $101,307 | $32,840 | 1.9x | |
| 13 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,231 | $91,441 | $32,840 | 1.9x | |
| 14 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,283 | $84,344 | $32,840 | 1.8x | |
| 15 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,311 | $73,342 | $32,840 | 1.7x | |
| 16 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,374 | $77,355 | $32,840 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,965 | — | $32,840 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,949 | $74,650 | $32,840 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,149 | $68,890 | $32,840 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,993 | $69,907 | $32,840 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,929 | $53,719 | $32,840 | 1.4x | |
| 22 | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,052 | $55,908 | $32,840 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,919 | $51,777 | $32,840 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,974 | $66,664 | $32,840 | 1.3x | |
| 25 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,785 | $43,561 | $32,840 | 1.2x |
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