University of South Carolina Beaufort's published cost of attendance is $24,353. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $11,397, middle-income families pay around $13,846, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,250.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,353 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,776 |
| Room and Board | $12,725 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,697 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,656 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,397 |
| $30–48k | $10,614 |
| $48–75k | $13,846 |
| $75–110k | $19,001 |
| $110k+ | $20,250 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort's published cost of attendance is $24,353. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $11,397, middle-income families pay around $13,846, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,250. Azimuth ranks University of South Carolina Beaufort #411 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. As a public regional university, University of South Carolina Beaufort structures aid through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The institution's net-price positioning reflects both its public tuition base and the breadth of need-based aid available to qualifying students. Families applying for aid use the FAFSA; work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,755; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,235, median federal debt of $24,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $271 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of University of South Carolina Beaufort earn median 4-year earnings of $49,235, placing the institution in the 9.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,744 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of South Carolina Beaufort in the 19.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of South Carolina Beaufort #1294 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of South Carolina Beaufort's concentration in health-related fields. Nursing is the largest program with 59 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $70,311, performing at 0.8× the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 46 students earning $45,680, and the The Business Administration program graduates 46 students earning $56,852. Together, these programs anchor the institution's return profile and align with strong regional demand for health-care and allied-health professionals in the Lowcountry labor market.
