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International Business at University of South Carolina-Columbia

What traits are you looking for in a school for International Business, you may want to check out the program at 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 is in Columbia, SC.

During the most recent reporting year, 340 international business degrees were granted at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Distance learning is available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.

International Business Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#1 of 2
Best Value	South Carolina	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 32
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#22 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#61 of 133
Best Value	Nationwide	#84 of 132

Earnings for International Business Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia

Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s International Business program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$73,279
2 years	$79,190
3 years	$82,284
4 years	$97,943
5 years	$115,459

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, International Business graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $97,943, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 47% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Business graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $25,174.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for International Business graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Business graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 45% women (154) and 55% men (186).

International Business Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 151 bachelor’s international business degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 58% were women (87) and 42% were men (64).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	114
Hispanic / Latino	14
Black / African American	2
Asian	8
Two or More Races	7
International (Nonresident)	3
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 21% of International Business bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, below the national average of 43%.*

International Business Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 117 master’s international business degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 33% were women (39) and 67% were men (78).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	40
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	61
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of International Business master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 24%.*

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

More Specific International Business Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Columbia

The International Business program at University of South Carolina-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International Business & Commerce	340

Best-Paid Careers for International Business Graduates

Those who complete International Business program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for International Business graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
General and Operations Managers	$149,694
Chief Executives	$138,534
Security Management Specialists	$128,654
Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$113,637
Online Merchants	$106,971
Chief Sustainability Officers	$96,628
Sustainability Specialists	$81,004
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,576
Business Continuity Planners	$53,239

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.