Medicine at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medicine, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 185 medicine degrees were granted at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 146 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 121 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Medicine program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,988 |
| 2 years | $57,017 |
| 3 years | $69,309 |
| 4 years | $106,839 |
| 5 years | $162,139 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Medicine graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $106,839, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Columbia
The Medicine program at University of South Carolina-Columbia includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 185 |
Top-Paying Careers for Medicine Graduates
Students who finish Medicine program at University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Medicine majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
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
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