South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, South Carolina · Public · 2,934 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,846 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,968 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,449 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,587 |
| $110k and up | $24,523 |
| All families (average) | $18,097 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,940 | +$3,131 | clears the bar | $30,450 | 9.7 yrs |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,050 | +$5,241 | clears the bar | $32,625 | 6.2 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $48,628 | +$13,819 | clears the bar | $56,000 | 4.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $45,061 | +$10,252 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $48,108 | +$13,299 | clears the bar | $31,500 | 2.4 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $50,497 | +$15,688 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $86,481 | +$51,672 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $33,586 | -$1,223 | falls short | $31,000 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $41,075 | +$6,266 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4.9 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $63,129 | +$28,320 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $66,821 | +$32,012 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $54,848 | +$20,039 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $55,513 | +$20,704 | clears the bar | $59,950 | 2.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 70% of students receive Pell grants · 37% 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.