Mathematics & Statistics at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics & Statistics, 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 in Columbia, SC.
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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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Mathematics & Statistics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #391 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 82 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #156 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #391 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Those who finish University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,793 |
| 2 years | $43,240 |
| 3 years | $56,876 |
| 4 years | $69,584 |
| 5 years | $74,650 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia take home a median $69,584, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia is $22,700.
Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Students who finish Mathematics & Statistics program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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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