# University of South Carolina-Columbia: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Columbia, SC. IPEDS 218663, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $62,692
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $94,547 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (3 colleges, $78,906): +$15,641
- Versus the U.S. median: +$14,382

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $94,547 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 | $12,634 | $52,178 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $14,953 | $61,756 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,859 | $82,018 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $24,478 | $101,094 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $28,125 | $116,156 | 1.9 years |

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

## Business Economics at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $94,547 | $25,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Wofford College | $78,906 | not reported | $18,732 | 84% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $61,910 | not reported | $13,966 | 49% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $93,250 Columbia, SC, $100,660 SC, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $94,620 Columbia, SC, $99,520 SC, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% 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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