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Business Administration & Management Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 4,076 students earned their Business Administration degrees in SC.

A Business Administration & Management major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in South Carolina

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,382
Master’s Degree 1,106
Associate Degree 446
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 59
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 59
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 59
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a business administration major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 63.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in South Carolina

140,780 people in the state and 9,785,040 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business administration.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in South Carolina

Business Administration grads earn an average of $94,240 in the state and $103,110 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

539 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

475 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UofSC. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

254 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $14,129. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,196 a year.

#3

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

#5

College of Charleston

Charleston
231 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

206 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,715 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $12,387.

#7

Lander University

Greenwood
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Lander University will pay a net price of $15,519. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

145 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

In their early career, CSU grads earn an average salary of $34,223. This private school has an average net price of $17,671. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

#9

Limestone College

Gaffney
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,943 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, Limestone College grads earn an average salary of $35,730. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,160.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,345 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at SWU. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

Business Administration & Management Careers in SC

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 20% $89,750
Logisticians 19% $65,180
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $58,800
Management Analysts 17% $68,900
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $117,420
Sales Managers 14% $111,720
General and Operations Managers 14% $82,130
Cost Estimators 13% $59,580
Administrative Services Managers 13% $89,280
Construction Managers 12% $88,590
Purchasing Managers 12% $99,760
Retail Sales Supervisors 11% $36,770
Industrial Production Managers 11% $112,140
Managers 8% $98,620
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $48,930

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to business administration.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Finance & Financial Management 993
Accounting 987
Marketing 984
Business & Commerce 832
Hospitality Management 360
International Business 293
General Sales & Marketing 263
Management Sciences & Methods 216

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