by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UofSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts. More specifically it was ranked #96 out of 1,154 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 119 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 129 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofSC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,245 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $25,861 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
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Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 liberal arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% 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, 66% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UofSC liberal arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Associate’s in liberal arts from UofSC in 2022 were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads 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 associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
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