Business programs in South Carolina produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $30,181 to $68,795. Across 28 programs, the variation in median earnings demonstrates why program selection matters significantly for management careers and long-term financial outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of South Carolina-Columbia, achieving the highest program earnings at $68,795. Wofford College follows closely at $65,212, while Clemson University rounds out the top tier at $65,177, demonstrating how these programs deliver strong graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in the undergraduate business rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | Tigerville, SC | $53,759 Median Business Earnings | $18,947 | 66.7% | 54.5% |
| #22 | Lander UniversityPublic | Greenwood, SC | $52,512 Median Business Earnings | $11,450 | 81.3% | 49.8% |
| #23 | Coker UniversityPrivate | Hartsville, SC | $52,380 Median Business Earnings | $16,789 | 94.0% | 39.5% |
| #24 | Bluffton, SC | $52,220 Median Business Earnings | $11,397 | 72.5% | 34.0% | |
| #25 | Voorhees UniversityPrivate | Denmark, SC | $49,157 Median Business Earnings | $11,968 | — | 43.0% |
| #26 | Florence, SC | $46,591 Median Business Earnings | $9,723 | 86.4% | 43.4% | |
| #27 | Claflin UniversityPrivate | Orangeburg, SC | $46,419 Median Business Earnings | $16,354 | 64.9% | 51.6% |
| #28 | Morris CollegePrivate | Sumter, SC | $46,257 Median Business Earnings | $20,485 | — | 17.3% |
| #29 | Allen UniversityPrivate | Columbia, SC | $45,474 Median Business Earnings | $10,553 | 72.5% | 13.3% |
| #30 | Benedict CollegePrivate | Columbia, SC | $41,811 Median Business Earnings | $17,177 | 95.7% | 24.3% |
| #31 | Orangeburg, SC | $40,484 Median Business Earnings | $16,846 | 82.6% | 36.6% | |
| #32 | Columbia, SC | $40,432 Median Business Earnings | $21,955 | 94.5% | 46.8% |
