University of South Carolina-Columbia Rankings Based on Salary
- University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks better than 50% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks better than only 49% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
University of South Carolina-Columbia's Top Rankings
- #4
- #6
- #23
Salary and Debt by Major at University of South Carolina
We calculated a salary score for each of University of South Carolina's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of South Carolina to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for UofSC Bachelor's Degrees
UofSC ranks higher than 50% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $24,865 | $54,315 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $27,000 | $38,829 |
| Anthropology | $21,500 | $24,421 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $23,500 | $23,649 |
| Biology, General | $23,250 | $27,507 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $25,000 | $52,107 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $21,500 | $44,651 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $22,750 | $58,970 |
| Chemical Engineering | $26,925 | $66,001 |
| Chemistry | $24,495 | $37,856 |
| Civil Engineering | $25,500 | $58,796 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,500 | $29,685 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $23,751 | $62,012 |
| Computer Engineering | $25,000 | $71,854 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,249 | $33,935 |
| Dance | $27,000 | $32,925 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $22,187 | $26,353 |
| Economics | $20,500 | $39,729 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $26,663 | $69,617 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $25,000 | $24,035 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $26,949 | $24,035 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $23,250 | $23,830 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $23,000 | $55,819 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,250 | $25,372 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $21,500 | $37,748 |
| Geography and Cartography | $23,250 | $28,598 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $22,500 | $42,235 |
| History | $21,500 | $31,880 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $24,250 | $34,989 |
| Insurance | $21,000 | $54,855 |
| International Business | $23,126 | $65,916 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $21,500 | $41,565 |
| Journalism | $22,000 | $34,420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $21,500 | $30,662 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24,187 | $62,661 |
| Marketing | $21,500 | $48,237 |
| Mathematics | $22,250 | $47,260 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $24,250 | $64,629 |
| Music | $27,000 | $33,637 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $23,500 | $33,410 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $23,355 | $22,910 |
| Political Science and Government | $21,500 | $31,495 |
| Public Health | $23,183 | $30,952 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $23,250 | $38,704 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $26,000 | $39,909 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $23,250 | $59,066 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $23,000 | $28,468 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $32,569 |
| Social Work | $27,649 | $26,715 |
| Sociology | $21,125 | $33,138 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $24,000 | $32,822 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $22,500 | $31,042 |
Salary Scores for UofSC Master's Degrees
UofSC ranks higher than 38% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $61,908 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Not Reported | $39,729 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,000 | $102,902 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,774 | $53,150 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $26,739 |
| Education, General | $37,000 | $42,682 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $33,314 | $51,300 |
| Genetics | Not Reported | $67,660 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $38,289 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $53,580 | $58,131 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,750 | $42,682 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $35,979 | $91,411 |
| International Business | $59,566 | $78,612 |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $29,685 |
| Library Science and Administration | $30,750 | $40,049 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Not Reported | $74,017 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $46,050 | $83,768 |
| Music | $31,925 | $25,194 |
| Public Health | $49,708 | $46,556 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $46,050 | $131,707 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $35,060 |
| Social Work | $44,900 | $39,556 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $39,009 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $40,000 | $40,855 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,144 | $37,465 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $36,519 | $40,481 |
Salary Scores for UofSC Doctoral Degrees
UofSC ranks higher than 37% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $48,198 |
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $81,702 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $44,410 | $69,338 |
| Law | $110,100 | $53,450 |
| Medicine | $204,555 | $56,816 |
| Music | Not Reported | $47,260 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $109,200 | $109,763 |
| Public Health | Not Reported | $69,338 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $81,718 | $70,009 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $60,094 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
USC is by far one of the best universities to attend. They are culturally diverse and make everyone feel welcomed. We have the BEST student crowd, especially for game days in Williams Brice Stadium. Who doesn't love a good college life experience?! The university provides many student success opportunities throughout your undergraduate career. They also have a wide array of majors to choose from and a ton of extra curricular activities that you can be involved in. They encourage friendships and diversity throughout... Read More
The University of South Carolina-Columbia campus prepared me immensely for life after school. The professors in the Theatre department are top notch because they care, they listen, they challenge you as a student and they have a breadth of knowledge and experience to share with you. In my common core classes, even though class sizes were quite large, I never just felt like a number, but rather I felt respected and valued in the classroom. I received my undergraduate degree there as well as a post-graduate... Read More