Benedict College
Columbia, South Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,536 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 34 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,177 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,686 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,295 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,250 |
| $110k and up | $20,328 |
| All families (average) | $18,250 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $41,811 | +$7,002 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,966 | +$2,157 | clears the bar | $33,923 | 15.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $27,620 | -$7,189 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $37,638 | +$2,829 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $39,337 | +$4,528 | clears the bar | $37,000 | 8.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $30,295 | -$4,514 | falls short | $34,875 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $33,120 | -$1,689 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $34,129 | -$680 | falls short | $32,000 | n/a |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $41,372 | +$6,563 | clears the bar | $40,000 | 6.1 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $41,158 | +$6,349 | clears the bar | $36,250 | 5.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 62% of students receive Pell grants · 24% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.