C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
98/100 · earnings-weighted

Medical University of South Carolina

4-Year Public
📍 Charleston, South Carolina 29425
🌐 https://web.musc.edu/
Medical University of South Carolina — tuition $15,622 in-state, $29,030 out-of-state
Medical University of South Carolina — tuition $15,622 in-state, $29,030 out-of-state
Medical University of South Carolina campus, Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina campus, Charleston, SC. Photo: ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B+
75/100
Experience
C+
60/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,117
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Medical University of South Carolina, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$88,420
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$77,677
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,000
Median debt at graduation
11.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 17% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 98th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Medical University of South Carolina

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,199$78,576-12%#786 of 966#518$15,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Medical University of South Carolina Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#8
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
of 10 schools
#17
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
of 22 schools
#26
Nurse Anesthetist
of 33 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,622 $29,030

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,117
Total Students
71%
Women
57%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 6%
Black 9%
Asian 8%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 73%
Hybrid (Some Online) 8%
Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Medical University of South Carolina?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Medical University of South Carolina?
Tuition at Medical University of South Carolina is $15,622 for in-state students and $29,030 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Medical University of South Carolina?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Medical University of South Carolina a good school?
Medical University of South Carolina has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Medical University of South Carolina?
Medical University of South Carolina has a total enrollment of 3,117 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology