University of South Carolina-Columbia

📍 Columbia, SC  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 0.9 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$680,050

10-yr Median Salary $62,177

Grad Rate 78.8%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$12,688

Out-of-State: $35,972

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$62,177

6-yr median: $50,621

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Median Graduate Debt

$21,500

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

78.8%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 0.9 years

$21,500 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$680,050

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 29,820 students.