Cheapest Business/Commerce Colleges in South Carolina

Business programs in South Carolina span a dramatic $18,448 cost range, from USC-Lancaster's $9,735 net price to Anderson University's $28,183. The most affordable option comes from Lancaster, where students pay less than half the state average while positioning themselves for careers with BMW, Volvo, and the state's expanding aerospace sector. Graduation rates vary significantly, with some private colleges like Bob Jones achieving 69.6% compared to Lancaster's 29.5%, reflecting different student populations and institutional approaches.

Programs

$9,735 – $28,183

Net Price Range

$41,416

Avg. Program Earnings

54.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Business/Commerce, General Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of South Carolina-Lancaster Lancaster, South Carolina	$9,735	$7,558	29.5%	76.2%
2	Bob Jones University Greenville, South Carolina	$17,529	$23,400	69.6%
3	Coker University Hartsville, South Carolina	$18,045	$31,854	34.6%	94.1%
4	Southern Wesleyan University Central, South Carolina	$19,968	$27,870	52.0%	51.2%
5	North Greenville University Tigerville, South Carolina	$20,612	$24,650	54.9%	76.1%
6	Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina	$21,002	$12,570	72.8%	98.6%
7	Charleston Southern University Charleston, South Carolina	$21,955	$31,030	48.6%	86.8%
8	Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville, South Carolina	$22,134	$13,920
9	Anderson University Anderson, South Carolina	$28,183	$33,580	71.0%	45.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes USC-Lancaster the cheapest business program in South Carolina?

USC-Lancaster charges just $9,735 net price with $7,558 in-state tuition, making it nearly $8,000 cheaper than the next most affordable option. The campus accepts 76.2% of applicants and maintains a regional focus that serves the Charlotte metro area job market.

How do earnings compare between the most and least expensive programs?

Strayer University graduates earn $50,096 despite a mid-range $22,134 net cost, while Coker University graduates earn $35,864 at $18,045 net price. The $14,232 earnings difference shows that program cost doesn't always correlate with post-graduation income in business fields.

Is the LIFE Scholarship enough to cover in-state business program costs?

The LIFE Scholarship's $5,000 covers 66% of USC-Lancaster's $7,558 in-state tuition but only 40% of The Citadel's $12,570. Most private colleges charge $23,000+ in tuition, making the scholarship a smaller percentage of total costs.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.