# Coker University: Business (bachelor's)

Hartsville, SC. IPEDS 217907, CIP 52.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/coker-university/majors/business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,285
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,372 (U.S. median for this major: $65,292 across 241 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,836)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,920

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,372 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,789 | $69,506 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $15,138 | $62,671 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $18,227 | $75,460 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,421 | $101,103 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,160 | $100,022 | 3.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson University | $61,833 | not reported | $23,544 | 66% |
| Coker University | $60,372 | $27,000 | $20,286 | 40% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage $86,620 Florence, SC, $100,660 SC, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $99,520 Florence, SC, $106,080 SC, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $87,400 Florence, SC, $95,040 SC, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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