2027 Best Value History Schools in South Carolina
[History](/majors/history/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for history students.
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2027 Best Value History Schools in South Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in history, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value History Schools
For return on investment in history, no school beat University Of South Carolina Upstate this year. Set in the suburb of Spartanburg, University Of South Carolina Upstate is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,588, while out-of-state students pay about $23,090. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $39,473. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of South Carolina Upstate admits about 67% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in history will find it at Francis Marion University, which ranked #2. Set in the rural area of Florence, Francis Marion University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,170, compared with $21,544 for out-of-state students. History graduates carry a median of $30,577 in student loans. Early-career history graduates make about $41,456. Set against $30,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in history will find it at Coastal Carolina University, which ranked #3. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,640, compared with $29,628 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $26,000. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Coastal Carolina University generally make around $24,172. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
Winthrop University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Winthrop University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,678, with out-of-state students paying around $28,676. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $28,322. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.
Wofford College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in history, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $56,005 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for history graduates is $24,643. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Wofford College generally make around $30,189. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.
College Of Charleston earned the #6 position for value in history this year. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,978 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,296 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the history program here. History graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of $28,449 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Presbyterian College came in at #7 for value in history this year. Set in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $44,910. Typical student debt for history graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Presbyterian College generally make around $35,265. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Presbyterian College admits about 68% of applicants.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earned the #8 position for value in history this year. Set in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,570, compared with $38,508 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,524 to complete the history program here. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina generally make around $42,712. That is a strong return on a $25,524 median debt. The acceptance rate is 23%.
Clemson University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value history schools. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for history graduates is $24,550. Early-career history graduates make about $36,199. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants.
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #10 spot for history value this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,688, with out-of-state students paying around $36,298. Typical student debt for history graduates is $22,550. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $27,652. That is a strong return on a $22,550 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Converse College earned the #11 position for value in history this year. Converse College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spartanburg. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $25,240. History graduates carry a median of $26,715 in student loans. Soon after graduation, history degree recipients from Converse College generally make around $38,940. Set against $26,715 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Converse College admits about 68% of applicants.
Furman University earned the #12 position for value in history this year. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. In-state tuition and fees average $59,770. Students borrow a median of $26,036 to complete the history program here. Early-career history graduates make about $36,520. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 43%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 12 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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