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Business Administration & Management at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Business Administration & Management at University of South Carolina-Columbia

If you plan to study Business Administration & Management, take a look at what University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 448 business administration & management degrees were granted at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Business Administration & Management Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia

These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Business Administration & Management program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #3 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #25 of 535
Best Value South Carolina #37 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #135 of 2,012
Best Value Southeast (Region) #449 of 530
Best Value Nationwide #1559 of 1,983

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #3 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #25 of 535
Best Value South Carolina #37 of 42
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #135 of 2,012
Best Value Southeast (Region) #449 of 530
Best Value Nationwide #1559 of 1,983

Earnings for Business Administration & Management Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia

Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Business Administration & Management program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Business Administration & Management at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,675
2 years $65,768
3 years $74,543
4 years $86,791
5 years $90,416

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Business Administration & Management graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $86,791, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Business Administration & Management earnings compared with all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Business Administration & Management graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Business Administration & Management graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Business Administration & Management graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 43% women (194) and 57% men (254).

Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Among the 236 bachelor’s business administration & management degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 53% were women (124) and 47% were men (112).

University of South Carolina-Columbia gender breakdown of Business Administration & Management Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 183
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 14
Asian 12
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Business Administration & Management majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Business Administration & Management bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 41%.*

Business Administration & Management Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Among the 179 master’s business administration & management degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 33% were women (59) and 67% were men (120).

University of South Carolina-Columbia gender breakdown of Business Administration & Management Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 135
Hispanic / Latino 6
Black / African American 19
Asian 11
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Business Administration & Management majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Minority students account for 23% of Business Administration & Management master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 36%.*

Business Administration & Management Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 6 doctoral business administration & management graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

University of South Carolina-Columbia gender breakdown of Business Administration & Management Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Administration & Management doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Business Administration & Management majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Business Administration & Management Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Columbia

The Business Administration & Management program at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Business Administration & Management 379
Non-Profit Organizational Management 42
Organizational Leadership 4
Science/Technology Management. 23

Top-Paying Careers for Business Administration & Management Graduates

Students who finish Business Administration & Management program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Business Administration & Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Geothermal Production Managers $160,381
Administrative Services Managers $158,084
Facilities Managers $157,669
Biomass Power Plant Managers $146,025
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Security Management Specialists $128,654
Industrial Production Managers $126,666
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567

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