# Erskine College: Business Administration (bachelor's)

Due West, SC. IPEDS 217998, CIP 52.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/erskine-college/majors/business-administration

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,695
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,921 (U.S. median for this major: $64,798 across 1104 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,808)
- Rank in SC: 18 of 30 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (30 colleges, $56,178): -$1,257
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,877

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,921 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 | $14,555 | $59,675 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $12,666 | $51,931 | 2.4 years |
| 48-75k | $18,652 | $76,473 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $16,405 | $67,261 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $18,942 | $77,662 | 3.6 years |

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

## Business Administration at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | $73,116 | $22,726 | $20,723 | 75% |
| Furman University | $73,099 | $19,500 | $30,308 | 79% |
| College of Charleston | $71,360 | $23,250 | $18,960 | 66% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $70,527 | $26,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Clemson University | $70,059 | $24,225 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Charleston Southern University | $69,117 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| Presbyterian College | $67,278 | $25,000 | $20,528 | 52% |
| Anderson University | $63,035 | $29,375 | $23,544 | 66% |
| Southern Wesleyan University | $62,278 | $40,323 | $15,464 | 52% |
| Winthrop University | $61,987 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $61,967 | $26,835 | $13,557 | 43% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $59,946 | $25,187 | $13,966 | 49% |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | $58,908 | $28,725 | $11,641 | 40% |
| Claflin University | $58,021 | $34,445 | $17,800 | 52% |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | $56,852 | $27,000 | $14,656 | 34% |
| Converse University | $55,503 | $26,146 | $23,283 | 62% |
| Bob Jones University | $54,989 | $20,000 | $16,641 | 65% |
| Erskine College | $54,921 | $27,000 | $16,525 | 45% |
| Newberry College | $54,747 | $26,000 | $21,656 | 45% |
| Columbia College | $53,979 | $27,000 | $18,408 | 37% |
| North Greenville University | $52,707 | $24,343 | $21,063 | 55% |
| Lander University | $52,512 | $27,000 | $15,363 | 50% |
| Francis Marion University | $51,522 | $28,750 | $11,386 | 43% |
| Voorhees University | $49,157 | not reported | $13,335 | 43% |
| South Carolina State University | $48,108 | $32,000 | $18,097 | 37% |
| Coker University | $47,785 | $31,646 | $20,286 | 40% |
| Morris College | $46,257 | $26,946 | $20,555 | 17% |
| Allen University | $45,474 | $41,000 | $10,972 | 13% |
| Benedict College | $41,811 | $34,000 | $18,250 | 24% |
| Columbia International University | $40,432 | not reported | $26,036 | 47% |

## Careers
- Management analyst (SOC 13-1110): median wage not reported metro, $100,660 SC, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage not reported metro, $106,080 SC, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $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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