Insurance at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 109 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in insurance earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia Compares for Insurance
All 21 colleges reporting insurance 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 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $105,992 | $110,290 | #1 | $78,796 |
| 2 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $105,688 | $100,593 | #5 | $70,752 |
| 3 | Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA | $101,930 | $103,664 | #4 | $66,523 |
| 4 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $101,040 | $104,597 | #3 | $57,949 |
| 5 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $98,510 | $100,156 | #6 | — |
| 6 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $96,539 | $107,047 | #2 | $63,417 |
| 7 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $94,729 | $98,064 | #7 | $64,131 |
| 8 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $94,124 | $92,476 | #11 | $51,499 |
| 9 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $92,555 | $94,129 | #10 | $66,080 |
| 10 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $92,064 | $97,990 | #8 | $61,071 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia insurance graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,417 one year after graduating and $96,539 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for insurance?
Among 21 colleges reporting earnings for insurance graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is insurance at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for insurance ($88,472), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,173.
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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.