Compare 13 Corrections. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $41,955.
Corrections programs produce graduates earning between $33,679 and $52,561—a $19K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 13 ranked programs in South Carolina, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Columbia College's Corrections program leads with graduates earning $52,561, well above the state average of $41,955. The Citadel follows at $50,808, proving that specialized institutions can deliver strong outcomes. Even third-ranked Bob Jones University at $45,023 exceeds the state median by $3K.
Highest program earnings: $52,561
Strong outcomes with 95.8% acceptance
10.1% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
17.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $52,561 | 69 | $22,750 | Good | $13,551 | Manageable |
| #2 | $50,808 | 64 | $21,096 | Good | $33,899 | High | |
| #3 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | $45,023 | 22 | $16,585 | Good | $19,090 | Challenging |
| #4 | $43,883 | 186 | $21,500 | Manageable | $31,393 | High | |
| #5 | $43,381 | 88 | $22,310 | Manageable | $14,836 | High | |
| #6 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $42,489 | 15 | $26,700 | Challenging | $22,081 | High |
| #7 | $42,448 | 33 | $26,471 | Challenging | $18,387 | High | |
| #8 | $41,356 | 30 | $31,000 | Challenging | $29,808 | High | |
| #9 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | $39,415 | 11 | $23,082 | Challenging | $22,924 | High |
| #10 | Benedict CollegePrivate | $39,260 | 24 | $32,500 | High | $27,557 | High |
| #11 | Limestone UniversityPrivate | $37,389 | 22 | $27,639 | High | $22,193 | High |
| #12 | Claflin UniversityPrivate | $33,720 | 37 | $29,000 | High | $24,579 | High |
| #13 | Morris CollegePrivate | $33,679 | 20 | $31,400 | High | $9,665 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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