Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College's published cost of attendance is $60,242. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $18,277, middle-income families pay around $19,366, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,032.

Azimuth ranks Presbyterian College #842 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Presbyterian College's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional sources. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to meeting demonstrated need through grant aid rather than loans alone, though the specific aid composition varies by family circumstances and FAFSA results.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,491; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,042, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Presbyterian College earn median 4-year earnings of $57,042, placing Presbyterian College in the 31.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $11,194 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Presbyterian College in the 18.1 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.

These outcomes represent lifetime returns relative to SC's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $31,959. Azimuth ranks Presbyterian College #1059 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

The earnings pattern reflects Presbyterian College's concentration in Biological Sciences. Biology, General is the largest program with 44 graduates.

The Psychology, General program graduates 37 students earning median 4-year earnings of $48,208, at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 34 students with median 4-year earnings of $67,278, at 1.0x the national benchmark.

Political Science and American History (United States) round out the top five, with 22 and 21 graduates respectively earning $57,154 and $45,470 four years after enrollment. This program portfolio supports both early-career stability and long-term upward mobility across the institution's graduate cohort.

Presbyterian College's program mix is anchored in the biological sciences, reflecting the institution's identity as a private liberal arts college with strength in health-professions preparation. Biology, General is the largest program with 44 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 37 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $48,208, Business Administration with 34 graduates earning $67,278, Political Science with 22 graduates earning $57,154, and American History (United States) with 21 graduates earning $45,470.

The institution's program portfolio reflects a concentration in Business at 18%, Social Sciences at 11%, and other STEM fields at 6%, positioning Presbyterian College as a science-oriented liberal arts institution. Among the highest-earning programs, Business Administration graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $67,278 with 34 graduates, while Political Science with 22 graduates earns $57,154.

The Psychology, General program graduates 37 students earning $48,208, and American History (United States) with 21 graduates earns $45,470. These earnings patterns reflect the institution's emphasis on health professions and applied sciences, where graduates move directly into the workforce in stable, in-demand fields.

Several of Presbyterian College's dominant programs represent grad-school-dependent pathways where four-year earnings undercount lifetime trajectory because meaningful shares of graduates continue to medical school, dental school, or graduate study in the sciences. Biology and chemistry majors, in particular, often serve as preparation for advanced professional degrees.

The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Presbyterian College's science-focused program portfolio aligns with national labor-market demand in healthcare and related fields.