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University of South Carolina-Upstate
University of South Carolina-Upstate
USC Upstate's campus is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, offering a blend of a suburban setting with access to the broader Upstate region. The university fosters a student-centered environment with a focus on providing accessible education to the local community. As part of the University of South Carolina System, USC Upstate offers students the resources of a larger university system within a smaller, more personalized setting. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Avg Grad Earnings
$39,473/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
47/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$11,583/yr
Out-of-state: $22,545/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 45% of students receive Pell Grants and 53% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$11,021 |
$44,084 |
9.0x |
| $30K – $48K |
$12,164 |
$48,656 |
8.1x |
| $48K – $75K |
$13,876 |
$55,504 |
7.1x |
| $75K – $110K |
$17,711 |
$70,844 |
5.6x |
| $110K+ |
$20,030 |
$80,120 |
4.9x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$11,583 |
$46,332 |
8.5x |
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 University of South Carolina-Upstate
16 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 |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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84 |
$75,849/yr |
High |
16.1x |
Information Science/Studies
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72 |
$48,664/yr |
Very High |
15.4x |
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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69 |
$49,999/yr |
Very High |
11.7x |
Business Administration
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61 |
$40,775/yr |
High |
11.4x |
Teacher Education
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51 |
$39,511/yr |
High |
7.5x |
Political Science and Government
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51 |
$35,798/yr |
Very High |
11.8x |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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51 |
$34,447/yr |
Moderate |
9.9x |
Teacher Education
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49 |
$40,081/yr |
High |
8.0x |
Special Education and Teaching
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38 |
$40,322/yr |
High |
7.7x |
Fine and Studio Arts
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36 |
$35,203/yr |
Moderate |
7.3x |
Communication and Media Studies
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34 |
$34,456/yr |
High |
8.2x |
Biology, General
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33 |
$31,742/yr |
High |
8.5x |
Psychology, General
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31 |
$29,720/yr |
High |
7.7x |
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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30 |
$36,241/yr |
Low |
8.4x |
English Language and Literature, General
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29 |
$30,150/yr |
Very High |
5.5x |
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Compare across schools |
27 |
$28,616/yr |
High |
8.7x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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