University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, South Carolina · Public · 4,038 undergraduates
All 18 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,618 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,537 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,394 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,356 |
| $110k and up | $19,325 |
| All families (average) | $13,557 |
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 | $79,947 | +$45,138 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,209 | +$13,400 | clears the bar | $23,655 | 1.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,659 | +$10,850 | clears the bar | $24,094 | 2.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,119 | +$7,310 | clears the bar | $24,812 | 3.4 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $46,121 | +$11,312 | clears the bar | $24,450 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,967 | +$27,158 | clears the bar | $22,325 | 0.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $45,298 | +$10,489 | clears the bar | $25,200 | 2.4 yrs |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $45,761 | +$10,952 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,286 | +$32,477 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,139 | +$13,330 | clears the bar | $22,225 | 1.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $35,612 | +$803 | clears the bar | $21,042 | 26.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $47,796 | +$12,987 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $39,511 | +$4,702 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 5.5 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,664 | +$13,855 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,785 | +$1,976 | clears the bar | $18,671 | 9.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 43% 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.