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Business & Commerce Schools in South Carolina

906 General Business students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Business & Commerce major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business & Commerce Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 364
Bachelor’s Degree 345
Master’s Degree 123
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 74
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 74
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 74

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 32.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 58.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Business & Commerce Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 64,040 people employed in jobs related to a general business degree, compared to 5,325,510 nationwide.

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Wages for Business & Commerce Jobs in South Carolina

General Business grads earn an average of $99,630 in the state and $103,330 nationwide.

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

284 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,806 Total Students

The 8.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Strayer University - South Carolina grads earn an average salary of $30,628. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,928 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Trident Technical College will pay a net price of $943. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

53% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,803.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,810 Total Students

A typical student attending USC Lancaster will pay a net price of $8,227. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,574 after earning their degree at this institution.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,257 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. In their early career, OCtech grads earn an average salary of $28,263.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,465 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#9

Coker University

Hartsville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,087 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,975. Graduates earn an average $30,872 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,178 Total Students

A typical student attending York Technical College will pay a net price of $7,031. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#9

Limestone College

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 5.09 years. An average student at Limestone College will pay a net price of $25,160.

Business & Commerce Careers in SC

Some of the careers general business majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 20% $89,750
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $58,800
Management Analysts 17% $68,900
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
Industrial Production Managers 11% $112,140
Managers 8% $98,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Business Administration & Management 3,971
Finance & Financial Management 993
Accounting 987
Marketing 984
Hospitality Management 360
International Business 293
General Sales & Marketing 263
Management Sciences & Methods 216

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