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78.6%Acceptance
$11,583Tuition
4,008Students
42%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$48,587Earnings
#24 in South CarolinaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate (4-year)
42.8%
Graduation Rate (6-year)
42.4%
Retention Rate
69.3%
Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
$48,587
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,310
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Loan Repayment Rate
53.9%
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$237/mo

Earnings by Major

Top programs ranked by median earnings

Earnings and debt by program
Program Level Median Earnings Median Debt
Engineering-Related Fields. Bachelor $59,124
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Bachelor $57,512 $18,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General. Bachelor $45,500 $27,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations. Bachelor $37,088 $22,325
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Bachelor $32,888 $24,812
Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Bachelor $32,772
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Bachelor $32,711 $26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections. Bachelor $32,439 $23,655
History. Bachelor $32,284
Sociology. Bachelor $31,423 $27,000
Special Education and Teaching. Bachelor $29,685 $22,500
Biology, General. Bachelor $28,960 $22,225
Research and Experimental Psychology. Bachelor $28,598
Psychology, General. Bachelor $28,236 $24,094
Political Science and Government. Bachelor $28,236

Outcomes Overview

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,587 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 46% based on the typical $22,310 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $237 consume about 5.9% of gross monthly income for median earners. The university's strong programs in education, business, and nursing funnel graduates into stable regional careers, with 96.6% finding employment after graduation. However, the 42% six-year graduation rate means many students don't complete their degrees, limiting earning potential. While debt levels remain manageable compared to national averages, the modest salary outcomes and concerning graduation rates suggest an average return on investment for those who persist to degree completion.