Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Master's Degree

Location: Columbia, SC•In-State Tuition: $12,688•Out-of-State Tuition: $34,934•Admission Rate: 61%•Avg SAT: 1297
Median Earnings (1yr)
$108,820
80th percentile
Sample Size
53
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn $109k, placing them in the 80th percentile of all management sciences and quantitative methods masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of South Carolina-Columbia$108,820———
National Median$89,942———

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.