U.S. median for this major: $50,540.
College Scorecard field of study; 83 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 49% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,638. College Scorecard.
University of South Carolina-Columbia History: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses University of South Carolina-Columbia's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,634 | $52,178 | 4.3 years |
| $30–48k | $14,953 | $61,756 | 5.1 years |
| $48–75k | $19,859 | $82,018 | 6.8 years |
| $75–110k | $24,478 | $101,094 | 8.4 years |
| $110k+ | $28,125 | $116,156 | 9.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.1 years, the average time graduates took (69% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of History graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,595) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $12,079 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
History at South Carolina colleges
Every South Carolina college we cover that reports History graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $64,869 | $25,524 | $20,723 | 75% |
| 2 | Clemson University | $50,125 | $24,550 | $22,253 | 87% |
| 3 | Coastal Carolina University | $49,222 | $26,000 | $13,966 | 48% |
| 4 | College of Charleston | $47,424 | $27,000 | $18,960 | 66% |
| 5 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $45,595 | $22,550 | $22,811 | 79% |
| 6 | Presbyterian College | $45,470 | $25,500 | $20,528 | 51% |
| 7 | Lander University | $41,783 | $21,297 | $15,363 | 50% |
| 8 | Winthrop University | $41,343 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
20 more South Carolina colleges offer History but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for History graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About University of South Carolina-Columbia
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 79% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $62,177
- Full cost breakdown · all 77 majors · overview
Related majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia
- English$45,185
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Philosophy—
- Linguistics—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$48,990
- Area Studies—
University of South Carolina-Columbia History questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia History graduates earn?
History graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median $45,595 four years after graduating and $27,652 one year after. The U.S. median for History graduates across 454 colleges is $50,540.
How much debt do University of South Carolina-Columbia History graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for History graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia is $22,550, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,000.
Is University of South Carolina-Columbia a good school for History in South Carolina?
On pay, History graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia earn $45,595 four years out, $915 below the median for the same major across 8 South Carolina colleges ($46,510) and $4,945 below the U.S. median ($50,540). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for History in South Carolina?
Of 8 South Carolina colleges reporting History graduate earnings, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks 5th. The highest is Citadel Military College of South Carolina at $64,869.
What jobs do History graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,280 in the Columbia, SC area and $72,040 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers and museum technicians and conservators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “University of South Carolina-Columbia History: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/history (College Scorecard and BLS data).