by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in insurance.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for insurance list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Insurance Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Insurance Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in insurance. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of insurance students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $63,417. This is higher than $55,819, which is the national median for all insurance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, insurance students borrow a median amount of $65,433 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $41,121 for all insurance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the insurance program at UofSC is $689 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 119 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in insurance from UofSC. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in insurance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UofSC does not offer an online option for its insurance bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the insurance majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 609 |
| Business Administration & Management | 448 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 374 |
| International Business | 339 |
| Marketing | 335 |
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