South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina. 2,934 undergraduates. Admits 83% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($26,964) equals 65% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($41,531). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 56% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $33,541 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $41,531 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,964 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
44 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | $53,964 | $55,643 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 20 | $53,564 | $52,770 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 8 | $43,394 | $51,390 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | $48,515 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 10 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 5 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 4 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 27 | $86,174 | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does South Carolina State University cost per year?
- The average net price at South Carolina State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $18,030 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do South Carolina State University graduates earn?
- Former South Carolina State University students earn a median of $41,531 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at South Carolina State University?
- 32% of South Carolina State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do South Carolina State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from South Carolina State University is $26,964. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
