Columbia, South Carolina
University of South Carolina-Columbia Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
73% vs. 41.9% national median| Years | Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| within 4 years | 51% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 5 years | 67% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 6 years | 70% earned a bachelor degree |
A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of South Carolina Columbia. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of South Carolina Columbia is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Salary After 10 Years
$51,700 vs. $34,300 national median| Years | Average Earnings |
|---|---|
| after 6 years | $41,400 per year |
| after 7 years | $43,100 per year |
| after 8 years | $46,500 per year |
| after 9 years | $48,100 per year |
| after 10 years | $51,700 per year |
10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of South Carolina Columbia students who are working and no longer in school is $51,700, which is 51% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.
Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation
Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
$23,250Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
48%Student Loan Repayment
Median Loan Payment
$240 per monthPercent of students actively repaying their loans
69% vs. 47% national averagePrimary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218663 IPEDS survey data for University of South Carolina Columbia.
