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Business Administration & Management Schools in South Carolina

4,076 students earned Business Administration degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Business Administration & Management is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in South Carolina

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,382
Master’s Degree 1,106
Associate Degree 446
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 59
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a business administration major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 140,780 people employed in jobs related to a business administration degree, compared to 9,785,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, business administration grads earn an average of $94,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,110.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

558 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time.

475 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,559. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#3

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
255 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Winthrop will pay a net price of $19,127. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $14,129. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,196 a year. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#5

College of Charleston

Charleston
231 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,715 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Lander University

Greenwood
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Lander University. In their early career, Lander University grads earn an average salary of $34,095.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $17,671. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. In their early career, CSU grads earn an average salary of $34,223.

#9

Limestone College

Gaffney
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,943 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,160. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. In their early career, Limestone College grads earn an average salary of $35,730.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,345 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $34,895 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,722.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227. 56% of the teachers are full time.

Business Administration & Management Careers in SC

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Business Professors 20% $78,450
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 20% $89,750
Logisticians 19% $65,180
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $58,800
Management Analysts 17% $68,900
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $117,420
Sales Managers 14% $111,720
General and Operations Managers 14% $82,130
Cost Estimators 13% $59,580
Administrative Services Managers 13% $89,280
Construction Managers 12% $88,590
Purchasing Managers 12% $99,760
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 12% $59,400
Retail Sales Supervisors 11% $36,770
Industrial Production Managers 11% $112,140
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 9% $64,140
Managers 8% $98,620
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $48,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to business administration.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Finance & Financial Management 993
Accounting 988
Marketing 984
Business & Commerce 832
Management Sciences & Methods 412
Hospitality Management 360
International Business 332
General Sales & Marketing 263

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