Here is an overview of the graduate program in engineering at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 3 schools (Master’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 #337 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 337 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 of 139 |
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:
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 62 master’s degrees in engineering.
University of South Carolina-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 166 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,322 | $38,100 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Learn more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 76% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Roughly 61% 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 master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 59 doctoral degrees in engineering.
University of South Carolina-Columbia holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 2 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 111 |
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 58% 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 doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in engineering.
University of South Carolina-Columbia has not been ranked for engineering at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of engineering graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of engineering graduate certificate degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Roughly 50% 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 graduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 369 |