by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking is part of that endeavor. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 28 schools across South Carolina to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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Our analysis found Columbia International University to be the best value (income $75-$110k) school for bachelor’s degrees in South Carolina in this year’s ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Columbia International University has the honor of being ranked #3 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,223.
The quality degree programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Carolina - Columbia is ranked #2 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $22,375.
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The quality degree programs at Clemson University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Clemson University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $24,773.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Citadel Military College of South Carolina. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. The Citadel is located in Charleston, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the honor of being ranked #4 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $22,089.
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Out of the 28 bachelor’s degree schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Carolina University landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large public school is located in Conway, South Carolina.
Coastal Carolina University has the honor of being ranked #13 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $17,713.
With a ranking of #6, College of Charleston did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. C of C is located in Charleston, South Carolina and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, College of Charleston is ranked #7 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,464.
University of South Carolina - Aiken landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking. UofSC Aiken is a small public school situated in Aiken, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Carolina - Aiken is ranked #22 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $15,884.
With a ranking of #8, Winthrop University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. Winthrop is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Winthrop University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,201.
Francis Marion University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Francis Marion University is a public institution located in Florence, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Francis Marion University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,612.
Anderson University South Carolina did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #10. Anderson, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Anderson University South Carolina a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in South Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,148.
Converse College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #11. Converse is a private not-for-profit institution located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Converse College is ranked #16 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,071.
Charleston Southern University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Charleston Southern University is ranked #17 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,923.
Bob Jones University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking. Bob Jones University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Greenville, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bob Jones University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,120.
With a ranking of #14, Furman University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. Furman is located in Greenville, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Furman University has the honor of being ranked #6 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $25,643.
University of South Carolina - Upstate ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. USC Upstate is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
University of South Carolina - Upstate has the honor of being ranked #18 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,574.
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Presbyterian College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. PC is located in Clinton, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Presbyterian College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $20,238.
North Greenville University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. North Greenville is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Tigerville, South Carolina.
Not only is North Greenville University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in South Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,868.
Columbia College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Columbia College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in South Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,867.
Lander University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #19. Lander University is a small public school situated in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Lander University has the honor of being ranked #24 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $18,919.
Southern Wesleyan University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking. SWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Central, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southern Wesleyan University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,859.
Newberry College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking. Located in Newberry, South Carolina, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Newberry College is ranked #19 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $20,879.
Coker University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #22. Coker is located in Hartsville, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Coker University is ranked #21 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $21,191.
University of South Carolina - Beaufort ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina list. USCB is located in Bluffton, South Carolina and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Carolina - Beaufort is ranked #26 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,548.
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Wofford College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking. Wofford is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wofford College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $29,807.
Benedict College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in South Carolina ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Benedict College is ranked #28 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,861.
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Footnotes
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