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#33 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
34 Colleges
10,083 Yearly Graduations
$54,340 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

South Carolina ranked #33 in the nation for graduate degrees with 10,083 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Students who reside in South Carolina can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $13,585 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $18,434.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
2,906 Yearly Degrees
$14,134 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of South Carolina - Columbia was ranked the #1 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,906 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of South Carolina - Columbia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,734 $29,760
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $572 $1,240

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
2,370 Yearly Degrees
$11,796 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 34 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Clemson ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 2,370 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Clemson University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,600 $22,050
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,196 $1,196
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $724 $1,451

#3

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
807 Yearly Degrees
$17,702 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Medical University of South Carolina was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 807 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Medical University of South Carolina

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,333 $24,304
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,369 $1,369
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $807 $1,341

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
367 Yearly Degrees
$16,012 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Winthrop University was ranked the #4 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 367 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Winthrop University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,472 $29,802
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $540 $540
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $647 $1,246

#5

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
358 Yearly Degrees
$10,890 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 34 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, The Citadel ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 358 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Citadel Military College of South Carolina

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,740 $18,390
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $595 $1,020

#6

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
274 Yearly Degrees
$14,230 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 34 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, C of C ranked #6 in terms of popularity with 274 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for College of Charleston

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,770 $37,376
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $460 $460
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $574 $1,557

#7

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
261 Yearly Degrees
$10,764 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Coastal Carolina University handed out 261 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Coastal Carolina University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,674 $19,746
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $90 $90
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $598 $1,102

#8

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
260 Yearly Degrees
$11,643 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Anderson University South Carolina handed out 260 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #8 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Anderson University South Carolina

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,616 $10,616
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,027 $1,027
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $474 $474

#9

Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
252 Yearly Degrees
$11,810 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Columbia International University was ranked the #9 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 252 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Columbia International University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,710 $10,710
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,100 $1,100
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $595 $595

#10

Charleston School of Law

Charleston, South Carolina
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
189 Yearly Degrees
$43,374 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 34 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Charleston Law ranked #10 in terms of popularity with 189 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Charleston School of Law

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $42,340 $42,340
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,034 $1,034

#11

Francis Marion University

Florence, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
188 Yearly Degrees
$11,388 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Francis Marion University handed out 188 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Francis Marion University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,612 $21,224
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $776 $776
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $531 $1,061

#12

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
183 Yearly Degrees
$5,085 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CSU handed out 183 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Charleston Southern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,085 $5,085
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $565 $565

#13

Columbia College

Columbia, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
160 Yearly Degrees
$9,268 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Columbia College South Carolina handed out 160 graduate degrees. This makes it the #13 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Columbia College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,120 $9,120
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $148 $148
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $480 $480

#14

Converse College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
137 Yearly Degrees
$7,698 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Converse handed out 137 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Converse College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,488 $7,488
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $210 $210
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $416 $416

#15

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
130 Yearly Degrees
$11,460 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

South Carolina State University handed out 130 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for South Carolina State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,928 $21,038
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,532 $1,532
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $637 $1,254

#16

South University, Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
117 Yearly Degrees
$16,320 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 34 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, South University, Columbia ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 117 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for South University, Columbia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,600 $15,600
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $720
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $650 $650

#17

University of South Carolina - Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
114 Yearly Degrees
$14,096 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UofSC Aiken handed out 114 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of South Carolina - Aiken

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,734 $29,760
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $362 $362
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $572 $1,240

#18

University of South Carolina - Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina
Public Public vs. Private
109 Yearly Degrees
$14,109 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

University of South Carolina - Upstate was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 109 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of South Carolina - Upstate

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,734 $29,760
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $375 $375
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $572 $1,240

#19

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
107 Yearly Degrees
$13,726 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Southern Wesleyan University was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 107 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Southern Wesleyan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,560 $13,560
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $166 $166
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $498 $498

#20

Strayer University - South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
106 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Strayer University - South Carolina handed out 106 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #20 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - South Carolina

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

#21

Sherman College of Chiropractic

Spartanburg, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
105 Yearly Degrees

In 2021, Sherman College handed out 105 graduate degrees. This makes it the #21 most popular school in the state in this category.

#21

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
105 Yearly Degrees
$12,220 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

North Greenville University was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 105 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for North Greenville University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,880 $11,880
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $340 $340
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $450 $450

#23

Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
102 Yearly Degrees
$7,513 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 34 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Furman ranked #23 in terms of popularity with 102 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Furman University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,513 $7,513
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $420 $420

#24

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
97 Yearly Degrees
$10,403 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Bob Jones University handed out 97 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bob Jones University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,532 $9,532
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $871 $871
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $680 $680

#25

Coker University

Hartsville, South Carolina
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
70 Yearly Degrees
$18,876 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 34 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Coker ranked #25 in terms of popularity with 70 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Coker University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,700 $18,700
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $176 $176
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $624 $624

Other South Carolina Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Presbyterian College 52
27 Lander University 46
28 Claflin University 35
29 Limestone College 32
30 Erskine College 31
31 Allen University 13
32 Newberry College 0
32 Benedict College 0
32 University of South Carolina - Beaufort 0

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