by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a USCB degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how USCB measures up.
USCB is ranked #1,475 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D+. Within South Carolina, it ranks #26 of 61 for value.
These USCB majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | #51 of 79 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #51 of 81 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | #59 of 92 |
| Public Health | #59 of 92 |
| Hospitality / Tourism | #61 of 108 |
| General Hospitality Administration/Management | #61 of 108 |
| Hospitality Management | #75 of 134 |
| Speech Communication | #195 of 396 |
| Early Childhood Education | #226 of 446 |
| Teacher Education | #226 of 446 |
Below is the detailed USCB value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of South Carolina Beaufort is ranked #28 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #26 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the USCB financial aid page to be sure.
University of South Carolina Beaufort is ranked #1,475 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of South Carolina Beaufort is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at USCB costs about $16,924. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $67,696 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,106 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,656 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,924 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $67,696 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the USCB net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a USCB degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $96,424 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,696 | #1,475 | D+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,624 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $96,424 | — | — |
| All Students | $67,696 | #26 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,624 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at USCB shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,858 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,806 |
| $48K–$75K | $15,774 |
| $75K–$110K | $18,369 |
| Over $110K | $19,971 |
About 76% of USCB undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,793 per year. Get more details on the USCB financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the USCB net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.