All South Carolina State University majors by area
- Engineering · 9
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Business & Finance · 5
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | — | $63,129 | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $25,518 | $48,108 | $32,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Nursing | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $25,938 | $37,940 | $31,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $30,676 | $41,075 | $31,841 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $30,082 | $66,821 | $31,000 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | $33,586 | $31,452 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former South Carolina State University students earn a median $38,262 ten years after starting college, more than 15% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 37% graduate within six years.
South Carolina State University majors questions
How many majors does South Carolina State University offer?
South Carolina State University offers 42 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at South Carolina State University?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from South Carolina State University earn a median $66,821 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
Which South Carolina State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Communications graduates earn the least: a median $33,586 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to South Carolina State University overview