Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 136 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 317 | Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV | $49,153 | $58,151 | #124 | $33,587 |
| 318 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $49,129 | $46,761 | #381 | $25,967 |
| 319 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $49,127 | $56,868 | #145 | $34,855 |
| 320 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $48,990 | $54,322 | #209 | $33,245 |
| 321 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $48,963 | $42,971 | #435 | $38,478 |
| 322 | University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | $48,909 | $51,977 | #268 | $29,716 |
| 323 | Minot State University Minot, ND | $48,885 | $50,646 | #305 | $44,614 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $38,744 | — |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,245 one year after graduating and $48,990 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #320 by median pay four years after graduation, and #209 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.