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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools |
84 | $75,849/yr | High | 16.1x |
| Information Science Compare across schools |
72 | $48,664/yr | Very High | 15.4x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools |
69 | $49,999/yr | Very High | 11.7x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools |
61 | $40,775/yr | High | 11.4x |
| Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools |
51 | $39,511/yr | High | 7.5x |
| Political Science Compare across schools |
51 | $35,798/yr | Very High | 11.8x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools |
51 | $34,447/yr | Moderate | 9.9x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools |
49 | $40,081/yr | High | 8.0x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools |
38 | $40,322/yr | High | 7.7x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools |
36 | $35,203/yr | Moderate | 7.3x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools |
34 | $34,456/yr | High | 8.2x |
| Biology Compare across schools |
33 | $31,742/yr | High | 8.5x |
| Psychology Compare across schools |
31 | $29,720/yr | High | 7.7x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools |
30 | $36,241/yr | Low | 8.4x |
| English Compare across schools |
29 | $30,150/yr | Very High | 5.5x |
| Physiology Compare across schools |
27 | $28,616/yr | High | 8.7x |