Cheapest International Business Colleges in South Carolina

Bob Jones University offers International Business students the lowest net price at $17,529, while the University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn $70,776 annually despite a higher $24,532 net cost. This $10,000+ cost difference reflects South Carolina's mix of private Christian institutions and flagship public universities serving students entering the state's growing automotive and aerospace sectors, where BMW and Volvo have established major manufacturing operations requiring global business expertise.

Programs

$17,529 – $28,183

Net Price Range

$56,853

Avg. Program Earnings

65.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 International Business Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Bob Jones University Greenville, South Carolina	$17,529	$23,400	69.6%
2	College of Charleston Charleston, South Carolina	$19,518	$12,978	65.0%	75.7%
3	North Greenville University Tigerville, South Carolina	$20,612	$24,650	54.9%	76.1%
4	Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville, South Carolina	$22,134	$13,920
5	Columbia College Columbia, South Carolina	$23,650	$21,450	53.5%	98.1%
6	University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, South Carolina	$24,532	$12,688	77.7%	64.1%
7	Anderson University Anderson, South Carolina	$28,183	$33,580	71.0%	45.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $27,000 earnings gap between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

College of Charleston graduates earn $42,930 while University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn $70,776, despite similar net prices of $19,518 and $24,532 respectively. The flagship university's larger alumni network and research opportunities likely contribute to higher starting salaries in international business roles.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Anderson University achieves the highest graduation rate at 71% despite charging $28,183 net price, while Columbia College graduates only 53.5% of students at $23,650. Bob Jones University maintains a solid 69.6% graduation rate at the lowest cost of $17,529.

Does attending a public university guarantee lower costs for International Business students?

Not necessarily in South Carolina, where public University of South Carolina-Columbia costs $24,532 net compared to private Bob Jones University at $17,529. However, in-state tuition at public schools like College of Charleston ($12,978) and USC-Columbia ($12,688) remains significantly lower than private alternatives.

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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.