Mathematics at University of South Carolina Beaufort

A mathematics bachelor's degree from USC Beaufort comes with an estimated debt load of around $21,500—right in line with typical borrowing for math programs both statewide and nationally. That's moderate debt for a degree that tends to open doors to stable employment, though it's worth noting these figures are estimates based on comparable programs rather than tracked outcomes from this specific campus.

The estimated first-year earnings of roughly $48,800 match almost exactly what South Carolina math graduates typically earn, and what the national median shows. This suggests graduates would face a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44, meaning debt equals about five months of that first year's salary—a manageable figure by most standards. For context, USC Columbia's math graduates earn only marginally more at $49,949, while Clemson's actually earn slightly less at $47,529, suggesting USC Beaufort graduates could reasonably compete in the same job market.

The real question is whether your student plans to use this degree as a springboard—into teaching, actuarial work, data analysis, or graduate study—since a math bachelor's rarely stands alone as career training. If they have a clear path forward, these estimated numbers suggest reasonable financial footing. Without actual outcome data from this campus, though, you're banking on this smaller program delivering results similar to its peers.