by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for engineering, placing at #339 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 339 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 54 of 137 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 369 |
| Master’s | 62 |
| Doctoral | 59 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The engineering area of study at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 369 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
University of South Carolina-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 3 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 257 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $78,968 a year. This is above $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, engineering students accumulate a median of $26,500 in student loans. This is above $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Learn more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 75% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. About 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 255 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Graduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 62 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 59 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 2 |
