# University of South Carolina-Upstate: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Spartanburg, SC. IPEDS 218742, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-upstate/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,241
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $46,121 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $30,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (6 colleges, $39,482): +$6,639
- Versus the U.S. median: -$6,480

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.4 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $46,121 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 | $11,618 | $51,119 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $11,537 | $50,763 | 4.0 years |
| 48-75k | $13,394 | $58,934 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $17,356 | $76,366 | 6.1 years |
| 110k+ | $19,325 | $85,030 | 6.7 years |

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

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $48,990 | $26,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | $46,121 | $30,000 | $13,557 | 43% |
| North Greenville University | $39,535 | $25,500 | $21,063 | 55% |
| Lander University | $39,428 | $27,125 | $15,363 | 50% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $38,460 | $27,250 | $13,966 | 49% |
| Allen University | $35,787 | $39,525 | $10,972 | 13% |

## 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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