Physical Sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes 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.
Physical Sciences Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #201 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #429 of 530 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 6 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #4 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #30 of 110 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #201 of 532 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #429 of 530 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,310 |
| 2 years | $55,527 |
| 3 years | $50,580 |
| 4 years | $55,534 |
| 5 years | $70,138 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia take home a median $55,534, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia stands at $25,773.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Physical Sciences program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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