by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how South Carolina State University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, South Carolina State University came in at #2,600.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in South Carolina, South Carolina State University came in at #47.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingIn College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, South Carolina State University took the #2,600 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, South Carolina State University took the #47 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in South Carolina.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, South Carolina State University took the #2,600 spot out of 4,630 schools. South Carolina State University also ranked #47 for Best Graduate Schools in South Carolina.
For the last year in which we have data, 292 graduate students decided that South Carolina State University was the best place for them.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Our findings are below.
Women make up 70.5% of the total graduate student body at South Carolina State University while men make up 29.5%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 94.2% of the graduate student population at South Carolina State University.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at South Carolina State University. Around 1.0% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at South Carolina State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $31,740.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at South Carolina State University enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $58,187.
Graduate students who earn their doctoral degree at South Carolina State University enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $95,203.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at South Carolina State University with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $95,203 |
| Communication Sciences | $63,874 |
| Student Counseling | $56,801 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $45,315 |
South Carolina State University is a public institution situated in Orangeburg, South Carolina.The charming, small-town atmosphere of Orangeburg draws many to the area. Get more details about the location of South Carolina State University.
Contact details for South Carolina State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 300 College St NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001 |
| Phone: | 803-536-7000 |
| Website: | www.scsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/SCState |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/SCSTATE1896 |
53.8% of the graduate students at South Carolina State University took at least one online course.Roughly 43.5% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 10 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 3 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 20 | $63,874 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 3 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 8 | $45,315 |
| Student Counseling | 5 | $56,801 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3 | — |
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 27 | $95,203 |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 4 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 5 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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