University of South Carolina
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University of South Carolina is a public college located in Columbia, South Carolina, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at University of South Carolina is $13,734. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $29,760. The college offers Master’s degrees in 103 different degree areas, with 15 Master’s degrees offered online. University of South Carolina enrolls 8,607 graduate students, with 31% part-time students, 30% online students, and 14% hybrid students.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.sc.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
- Online library services:Yes
- Master's degrees:Yes
- Post-master's certificates:Yes
- Doctorate Degrees:Yes
Demographics
- Online and distance education graduate students:2,573
- Graduate students doing hybrid learning:1,189
- Out-of-state online graduate students:645
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Online students30%
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Male/Female37% / 63%
Cost
- 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
Outcomes
Military & Veteran
- Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:2%
- Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:13
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
Featured Programs & Degrees
Online master's degrees offered
- Computer Information Sciences: 1
- Education: 5
- Engineering: 3
- Engineering Technology: 1
- Health Professions: 4
- Library Science: 1
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 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
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
803-777-4243
Main Campus
901 Sumter Street, Suite 304
Columbia, SC 29208
855-290-3839
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