Curriculum and Instruction at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Doctoral Degree

Location: Columbia, SC•In-State Tuition: $12,688•Out-of-State Tuition: $34,934•Admission Rate: 61%•Avg SAT: 1297
Median Earnings (1yr)
$77,432
58th percentile
Sample Size
105
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn $77k, placing them in the 58th percentile of all curriculum and instruction doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Curriculum and Instruction doctoral's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of South Carolina-Columbia$77,432———
National Median$75,980———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of South Carolina-Columbia, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.