Finance at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Finance, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 493 finance graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 7 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #78 of 525 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #100 of 122 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Finance graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 28% women (137) and 72% men (356).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 493 bachelor’s finance graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 28% were women (137) and 72% were men (356).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 393 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Finance graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.