South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC · Public · Visit Website
South Carolina State University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As a historically black land-grant university, SC State provides a unique educational environment. The university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Programs Analyzed
6
Avg Grad Earnings
$29,068/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
38/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$11,060/yr
Out-of-state: $21,750/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 68% of students receive Pell Grants and 66% take federal loans.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/yr | 4-Year Net Cost | Net-Price ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $17,089 | $68,356 | 4.3x |
| $30K – $48K | $17,509 | $70,036 | 4.2x |
| $48K – $75K | $19,611 | $78,444 | 3.7x |
| $75K – $110K | $24,555 | $98,220 | 3.0x |
| $110K+ | $25,130 | $100,520 | 2.9x |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $11,060 | $44,240 | 6.6x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at South Carolina State University
6 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools |
55 | $30,082/yr | Very High | 16.1x |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools |
47 | $32,576/yr | Moderate | 9.4x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools |
40 | $25,518/yr | High | 8.9x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools |
38 | $30,676/yr | High | 8.2x |
| Biology, General Compare across schools |
26 | $25,938/yr | High | 7.8x |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Compare across schools |
24 | $29,618/yr | High | 7.1x |
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