South Carolina State University Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at South Carolina State University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of South Carolina State University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at South Carolina State University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for SCSU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | $31,000 | $23,650 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $31,000 | $24,860 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $32,500 | $19,460 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $34,000 | $14,440 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,000 | $30,120 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $34,000 | $18,320 | |
| Marketing | Not Reported | $27,490 | |
| Nuclear Engineering | Not Reported | $62,010 | |
| Psychology, General | $30,250 | $24,270 | |
| Social Work | $39,850 | $28,600 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $32,250 | $25,190 |
Salary Score ™ for SCSU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | $41,000 | $17,470 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,000 | $49,860 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,000 | $34,700 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $64,990 | $43,090 |
Salary Score ™ for SCSU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $78,970 |
Most Recent Reviews
South Carolina State University has a great Biology department. I am a biology major and I have had mostly great professors that actually teach and explain information to me. An amazing advisor to help me along the way with making my schedule and helping me find better ways to study. I love our Biology department because my professors make time to teach us and make sure we understand the knowledge we need to for testing. Although it may be hard they work with you if you work with them.
South Carolina State University, located in Orangeburg South Carolina, is a historically Black public institution of approximately 6,000 students. SC State University is committed to providing affordable and accessible quality baccalaureate programs in the areas of business, applied professional sciences, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, engineering technology, education, arts, and humanities. The I.P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium is an embodiment of South Carolina State University's commitment... Read More