by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this 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 #4 out of 6 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 physical sciences, coming in at #244 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 244 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 4 of 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 29 |
This physical sciences area of study at University of South Carolina-Columbia covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 61 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 |
| Physics | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $55,534 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,773 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, 43% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Roughly 74% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 Physical Sciences | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 29 |
