University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, South Carolina · Public · 2,052 undergraduates
Of 10 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 16 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,397 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,614 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,846 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,001 |
| $110k and up | $20,250 |
| All families (average) | $14,656 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,311 | +$35,502 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,680 | +$10,871 | clears the bar | $21,750 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $56,852 | +$22,043 | clears the bar | $25,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,776 | +$15,967 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $45,953 | +$11,144 | clears the bar | $23,641 | 2.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $33,628 | -$1,181 | falls short | $25,000 | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $49,545 | +$14,736 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 1.7 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,888 | +$10,079 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,705 | +$12,896 | clears the bar | $26,187 | 2 yrs |
| Computational Science | Bachelor's Degree | $43,834 | +$9,025 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.