Liberal Arts & Humanities at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 29 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #29 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #276 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #404 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1371 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,327 |
| 2 years | $32,094 |
| 3 years | $31,812 |
| 4 years | $35,031 |
| 5 years | $41,776 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $35,031, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 47% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at $18,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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