Business/Commerce at South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Master's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
South Carolina State University graduates in business/commerce earn 56% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How South Carolina State University Compares for Business/Commerce
All 75 colleges reporting business/commerce earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $258,152 | $227,330 | #2 | $190,333 |
| 2 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $240,637 | $236,424 | #1 | $188,890 |
| 3 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $209,140 | $216,502 | #3 | $166,848 |
| 4 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $188,085 | $198,314 | #4 | $133,992 |
| 5 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $180,117 | $164,013 | #8 | $159,747 |
| 6 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $171,615 | $184,111 | #5 | $117,414 |
| 7 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $161,345 | $173,093 | #6 | $125,488 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $160,097 | $166,589 | #7 | $127,264 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $158,699 | $139,277 | #13 | $128,210 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $148,490 | $130,761 | #18 | $115,920 |
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| 71 | Spalding University Louisville, KY | $61,096 | $69,179 | #70 | $60,917 |
| 72 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $58,131 | $62,329 | #73 | — |
| 73 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $56,919 | $67,074 | #72 | $55,637 |
| 74 | South Carolina State University Orangeburg, SC | $54,848 | $60,818 | #74 | — |
| 75 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $53,599 | $55,074 | #75 | — |
Other Majors at South Carolina State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $55,513 | $49,959 | #212 of 302 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $50,497 | $39,877 | #202 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,628 | $50,697 | #243 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South Carolina State University business/commerce graduates make?
Graduates earn $54,848 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South Carolina State University rank for business/commerce?
Among 75 colleges reporting earnings for business/commerce graduates, South Carolina State University ranks #74 by median pay four years after graduation, and #74 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business/commerce at South Carolina State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 56% less than the national median for business/commerce ($125,988).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.