Is University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public, four-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina (midsize city). It awarded 9,231 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in public health, biology sciences and finance.
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Federal context for University of South Carolina-Columbia
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,890
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,741
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,177
Average net price
$22,811
Completion rate
79%
Completions (2024)
9,231
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
29,820
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $62,231 | $92,578 | 466 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $52,374 | $81,945 | 377 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $105,149 | $123,101 | 371 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,993 | $70,527 | 330 |
| Medicine | First professional | $61,512 | $130,641 | 324 |
| Social Work | Master's | $42,849 | $56,741 | 322 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $31,756 | $58,715 | 311 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,872 | $80,768 | 310 |
| Law | First professional | $59,216 | $93,806 | 298 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $42,974 | $65,248 | 264 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $68,597 | $84,720 | 251 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,781 | $50,847 | 246 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,035 | $58,669 | 237 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $68,804 | $98,020 | 235 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $29,350 | $51,090 | 233 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 402 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 379 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 376 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 369 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 260 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 248 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 239 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 203 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 201 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 199 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 19% | 18,540 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 16% | 15,636 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 13,477 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 7,147 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 6,848 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 6,303 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 5,688 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 5,334 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of South Carolina-Columbia. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page