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2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina

14 Schools Ranked
$37,273 Average Earnings
$23,819 Avg Student Debt

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in South Carolina to see which ones had the most popular online programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Strayer University - South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina
310 Total Awards
$52,529 Average Earnings
$39,315 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Strayer University - South Carolina the most popular school in South Carolina for business students working on their degree. Located in Greenville, South Carolina, the small private for-profit school awarded 310 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,315 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. During the early years of their career, Strayer University - South Carolina graduates make an average of $52,529 annually. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Trident Technical College

Charleston, South Carolina
308 Total Awards
$33,465 Average Earnings
$23,521 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Trident Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in South Carolina. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 308 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $23,521 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Trident Technical College graduates make an average of $33,465 annually. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Limestone College

Gaffney, South Carolina
182 Total Awards
$36,451 Average Earnings
$34,601 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Limestone College is a great place for business students. Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 182 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,601 in student loans.After graduating from Limestone College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,451 during the early years of their career. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway, South Carolina
150 Total Awards
$31,926 Average Earnings
$20,687 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Horry-Georgetown Technical College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in South Carolina. Horry-Georgetown Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Conway, South Carolina that handed out 150 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Horry-Georgetown Technical College accumulate an average of $20,687 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Horry-Georgetown Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,926 during the early years of their career. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

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#5

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
579 Total Awards
$33,500 Average Earnings
$27,362 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Carolina University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Coastal Carolina University is a public institution located in Conway, South Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 579 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Coastal Carolina University accumulate an average of $27,362 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $395. During the early years of their career, Coastal Carolina University graduates make an average of $33,500 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

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#6

Tri-County Technical College

Pendleton, South Carolina
110 Total Awards
$34,761 Average Earnings
$14,532 Avg Student Debt

Tri-County Technical College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina list. Located in Pendleton, South Carolina, the medium-sized public school handed out 110 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from TCTC accumulate an average of $14,532 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, TCTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,761 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

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#7

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, South Carolina
131 Total Awards
$39,672 Average Earnings
$35,319 Avg Student Debt

Southern Wesleyan University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list. SWU is located in Central, South Carolina and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 131 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $35,319 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, SWU graduates make an average of $39,672 annually. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.

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#8

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina
214 Total Awards
$37,960 Average Earnings
$28,719 Avg Student Debt

Charleston Southern University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 214 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,719 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $160.After graduating from CSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,960 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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#9

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, South Carolina
199 Total Awards
$36,132 Average Earnings
$20,734 Avg Student Debt

Greenville Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina ranking. Greenville Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in Greenville, South Carolina that handed out 199 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $20,734 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from GTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,132 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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#10

Central Carolina Technical College

Sumter, South Carolina
71 Total Awards
$32,123 Average Earnings
$18,612 Avg Student Debt

Central Carolina Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in Sumter, South Carolina, the small public school handed out 71 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,612 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Central Carolina graduates make an average of $32,123 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

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#11

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina
118 Total Awards
$34,029 Average Earnings
$19,195 Avg Student Debt

Midlands Technical College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina ranking. Midlands Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in West Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 118 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $19,195 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $103 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from MTC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,029 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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#12

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
1,573 Total Awards
$47,889 Average Earnings
$22,627 Avg Student Debt

Clemson University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina ranking. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 1,573 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Clemson accumulate an average of $22,627 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $375 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Clemson graduates make an average of $47,889 annually. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Clinton College

Rock Hill, South Carolina
15 Total Awards
$28,814 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Clinton College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Rock Hill, South Carolina is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Clinton College accumulate an average of $28,814 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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#13

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
210 Total Awards
$40,621 Average Earnings
$27,992 Avg Student Debt

Anderson University South Carolina came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in Anderson, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 210 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Anderson University South Carolina accumulate an average of $27,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $343 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Anderson University South Carolina graduates make an average of $40,621 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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