Is University of South Carolina-Upstate worth it?
University of South Carolina-Upstate is a public, four-year institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina (midsize suburb). It awarded 1,249 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, teacher education and professional development and criminal justice administration.
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Federal context for University of South Carolina-Upstate
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,015
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,994
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,587
Average net price
$13,557
Completion rate
43%
Completions (2024)
1,249
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,038
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,849 | $79,947 | 505 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,775 | $61,967 | 232 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,081 | $42,119 | 161 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,447 | $48,209 | 121 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $36,241 | $46,121 | 109 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,456 | $45,298 | 92 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,720 | $45,659 | 92 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $49,999 | $67,286 | 84 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | $28,616 | $45,761 | 56 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $35,203 | $35,612 | 36 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,742 | $48,139 | 33 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $40,322 | N/A | 29 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $30,150 | $36,785 | 22 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $39,511 | N/A | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,798 | $47,796 | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 216 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 193 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 64 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 33% | 5,491 |
| Educational Services | 19% | 3,202 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 1,258 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 919 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 860 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 810 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 778 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 755 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of South Carolina-Upstate. 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