Private Institution
Benedict College
Benedict College is located on a former plantation in the urban setting of Columbia, South Carolina. Its campus includes buildings recognized as a historic district. As a historically black college, Benedict fosters a strong sense of community and tradition among its students. The college offers a range of liberal arts programs.
Programs
9
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$25,768
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
27/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$18,000
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Benedict College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 63% of students receive Pell Grants; 67% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $16,807 | $67,228 |
| $30K – $48K | $17,415 | $69,660 |
| $48K – $75K | $19,763 | $79,052 |
| $75K – $110K | $19,885 | $79,540 |
| $110K+ | $24,076 | $96,304 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $18,000 | $72,000 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Benedict College
9 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Compare across schools → |
36
|
$28,419/yr | High | 3.7x |
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36
|
$23,838/yr | Moderate | 4.9x |
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30
|
$21,607/yr | High | 2.0x |
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29
|
$30,295/yr | Moderate | 3.2x |
| Psychology Compare across schools → |
29
|
$27,620/yr | High | 2.8x |
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29
|
$26,891/yr | High | 2.7x |
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23
|
$33,120/yr | Low | 4.7x |
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21
|
$22,805/yr | High | 3.8x |
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13
|
$17,324/yr | Very High | 1.4x |