by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of South Carolina-Columbia as a strong choice for electrical engineering, placing at #188 out of 307 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 188 of 307 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 3 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 of 62 |
The table below lists every degree level available for electrical engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 37 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $84,115 a year. This is higher than $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, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 89% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 62% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of South Carolina-Columbia granted 37 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 11% to women and 89% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Electrical Engineering | 13 |
