University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Public · 29,820 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$69K
In-state tuition
$13K
Out-of-state tuition
$37K
Graduation rate
79%
Acceptance rate
60%
Median debt
$17K
Borrowing rate
41%
Earnings (all students)
$58K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 29208 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$32K
Federal aid / UG
$9K
Est. net price
$23K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1297 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 29.0 |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| SAT math (median) | 625 |
| Undergraduate composition | 72% White · 10% Black · 7% Hispanic · 4% Asian |
| Official website | www.sc.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $71K | $18K |
| International Business. | $66K | $23K |
| Computer Engineering. | $65K | $20K |
| Chemical Engineering. | $65K | $22K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $65K | $23K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62K | $22K |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $62K | $20K |
| Civil Engineering. | $60K | $21K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $57K | $23K |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | $54K | $22K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $54K | $20K |
| Insurance. | $53K | $21K |
Compare with similar colleges in — SC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $16K | 88% | $17K | $79K |
| College of Charleston | $13K | 65% | $15K | $63K |
| Trident Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Coastal Carolina University | $12K | 54% | $15K | $55K |
| Greenville Technical College | $6K | 17% | $9K | $43K |
| Midlands Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $7K | — | $8K | $40K |
| Tri-County Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $46K |
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