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University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC · Public · General
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public institution in Spartanburg, SC. With a 70% admission rate and 1,170 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,008 students, offers 21 programs with earnings data, and has a 43% 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
70%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,170
Enrollment
4,008
Completion Rate
43%
Cost of Attendance
$24,565
In-State Tuition
$11,583
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,545
Programs
21
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 21 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($25K)
Showing 21 of 21 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,849 | $79,162 | $24,565 | 3.1x | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,999 | $59,007 | $24,565 | 2.0x | |
| 3 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,664 | $76,204 | $24,565 | 2.0x | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,775 | $57,576 | $24,565 | 1.7x | |
| 5 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,322 | — | $24,565 | 1.6x | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,081 | $41,627 | $24,565 | 1.6x | |
| 7 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,511 | — | $24,565 | 1.6x | |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,241 | $43,441 | $24,565 | 1.5x | |
| 9 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,798 | $59,145 | $24,565 | 1.5x | |
| 10 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,203 | $38,311 | $24,565 | 1.4x | |
| 11 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,456 | $42,746 | $24,565 | 1.4x | |
| 12 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,447 | $50,300 | $24,565 | 1.4x | |
| 13 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,742 | $43,815 | $24,565 | 1.3x | |
| 14 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,150 | — | $24,565 | 1.2x | |
| 15 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,720 | $40,125 | $24,565 | 1.2x | |
| 16 | Physiology, Pathology and Related SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,616 | $44,814 | $24,565 | 1.2x | |
| 17 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $85,996 | $24,565 | — | |
| 18 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $48,311 | $24,565 | — | |
| 19 | Research and Experimental PsychologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $39,775 | $24,565 | — | |
| 20 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $37,827 | $24,565 | — | |
| 21 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $45,045 | $24,565 | — |