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University of South Carolina

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The University of South Carolina is a top-tier offer several graduate degrees entirely online. These entirely online programs are flexible for the working professional and can be completed between 18-24 months. 

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • Public

Website: www.sc.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:No
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:No
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:No
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Remedial services:No
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
5,414 full-time
2,448 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:1,462
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:951
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:364
  • Online students
    19%
  • Male/Female
    40% / 60%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$13,737
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$29,760
  • Application fee:$50
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$400
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$572
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$400
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,240
  • Average tuition full-time graduate students:$29,760
  • Required fees for full-time graduate students:$400
  • Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$1,240
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
1,750 master's
Doctorate degrees awarded in most recent year.
919 doctorates
  • Graduate student federal loan borrowers in good standing after 2 years:17%

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
186 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:12
  • Credit for military training:No
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Education
Health Sciences
Nursing
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
108
Online master's degrees offered
27

Online master's degrees offered

  • Business: 1
  • Communications & Journalism: 1
  • Computer Information Sciences: 1
  • Education: 5
  • Engineering Technology: 1
  • Health Professions: 9
  • Library Science: 1
  • Mathematics & Statistics: 1
Doctorate degrees offered
68
Online doctorate degrees offered
10

Online doctorate degrees offered

  • Computer Information Sciences: 1
  • Education: 1
  • Engineering: 6
  • Health Professions: 2
Education

Education Overview

The University of South Carolina Columbia offers fully online degrees for certified teachers to engage in advanced training in a special area of teaching or prepare for leadership principalship or administration. Tuition for the Master of Education programs is  $496.50 per credit hour for residents and $552.25 non-residents of South Carolina. Total program cost for residents and non-residents is $18,616 and $20, 623 respectively.

Degree Options Include

Master of Education in Teaching
Master of Education in Educational Administration

Health Sciences

Health Sciences Overview

At the University of South Carolina students can advance in health science areas of information technology and public health. Each of these degrees can be completed entirely online. Tuition for the Health Science programs is  $552.25 per credit hour for residents and non-residents of South Carolina. Total cost for each program varies by resident and non-resident.

Degree Options Include

Master of Health Information Technology
Master of Public Health

Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Organizational Leadership

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Nursing students will be prepared to manage the entire spectrum of patient care services. Students will complete two field study projects, which may be done at their place of employment, and may choose the focus of one of their projects. This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Tuition cost is $552.25 per credit hour and $17,407.50 for residents and non-residents of South Carolina.

Contact University of South Carolina

Contact Admissions

gradapp@mailbox.sc.edu

803-777-4243

Main Campus

901 Sumter Street, Suite 304

Columbia, SC 29208

855-290-3839

Find Us Online

gradonline.sc.edu

 

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