by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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Our analysis looked at 44 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones have the best value programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Trident Technical College tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school in South Carolina for overall quality. Trident Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Trident Technical College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,032.
The quality degree programs at Spartanburg Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina. This medium-sized public school is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Spartanburg Community College is ranked #32 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $1,467.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florence-Darlington Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. Florence, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Florence-Darlington Technical College has the honor of being ranked #27 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,820.
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Out of the 44 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Midlands Technical College landed the #4 spot on the list. MTC is located in West Columbia, South Carolina and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Midlands Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #20 in South Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,466.
Out of the 44 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Greenville Technical College landed the #5 spot on the list. GTC is a medium-sized public school situated in Greenville, South Carolina.
Greenville Technical College has the honor of being ranked #10 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $6,785.
Aiken Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. Located in Graniteville, South Carolina, the school is a small public institution.
Aiken Technical College has the honor of being ranked #29 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,362.
Tri-County Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. This medium-sized public school is located in Pendleton, South Carolina.
Tri-County Technical College has the honor of being ranked #26 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,651.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. Orangeburg, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College has the honor of being ranked #22 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $4,322.
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Clemson University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #9. Clemson is located in Clemson, South Carolina and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Clemson University has the honor of being ranked #1 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,717.
York Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. York Technical College is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, York Technical College is ranked #25 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,290.
Central Carolina Technical College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. Central Carolina is a public institution located in Sumter, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Central Carolina Technical College is ranked #37 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,840.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Conway, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Horry-Georgetown Technical College is ranked #38 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,082.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Carolina - Columbia is ranked #3 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $16,370.
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Columbia International University did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #14. Columbia International University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Columbia, South Carolina.
Columbia International University has the honor of being ranked #2 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,688.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. The Citadel is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina has the honor of being ranked #5 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,807.
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Technical College of the Lowcountry ranked #16 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. TCL is a public institution located in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Technical College of the Lowcountry has the honor of being ranked #34 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,330.
College of Charleston ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. College of Charleston is a fairly large public school located in Charleston, South Carolina.
Not only is College of Charleston a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $14,215.
Coastal Carolina University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Coastal Carolina University a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,458.
University of South Carolina - Aiken did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking, coming in at #19. UofSC Aiken is a small public school situated in Aiken, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Carolina - Aiken is ranked #31 for quality in the state of South Carolina. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,420.
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With a ranking of #20, Furman University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Furman University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in South Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,331.
With a ranking of #21, Piedmont Technical College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. Greenwood, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Piedmont Technical College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in South Carolina for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $11,365.
University of South Carolina - Sumter came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. USC Sumter is a public institution located in Sumter, South Carolina.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of South Carolina - Sumter is ranked #43 for quality in the state of South Carolina. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,286.
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Anderson University South Carolina landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Anderson University South Carolina a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in South Carolina for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,800.
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University of South Carolina - Upstate ranked #24 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina list. This medium-sized public school is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
University of South Carolina - Upstate has the honor of being ranked #21 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,810.
Bob Jones University landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in South Carolina ranking. Bob Jones University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Greenville, South Carolina.
Bob Jones University has the honor of being ranked #11 in South Carolina for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,358.
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