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University of South Carolina Beaufort

#598 in US ranking Bluffton, SC
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Cost

Cost / year
$30,333
Tuition & fees
$10,730
Avg. aid
$8,793
Receiving aid
92%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%
Median salary
$43,575
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

USCB's reported six-year graduation rate is 34%, while its four-year rate is 23%. These measures follow a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking bachelor's degrees; they are not the completion rate for every transfer student, part-time student, or adult learner.

The reported first-year retention rate is 61%, meaning that roughly six in ten students in the measured cohort returned the following fall. Graduation and retention figures describe past groups, not the likelihood that a particular applicant will finish. They are most useful alongside questions about course availability, advising, major changes, transfer credits, and the cost of an additional term.

What is the earning potential for graduates at University of South Carolina Beaufort?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report earnings measured about one year after completion for qualifying former students in particular programs. At USCB, the reported figure is $59,411 for registered nursing and $57,345 for computational science. Other reported examples include $39,539 for business administration and $38,046 for teacher education.

These are program-level reported earnings measures, not starting-salary offers or guarantees for all graduates. College Scorecard outcomes are based on the students and earnings records included under its federal reporting rules; they do not describe every graduate's employment situation. Results can also differ with occupation, location, further education, and the size of the group measured.

Students comparing majors should pair earnings figures with program requirements and likely costs. A one-year measure does not capture later career progression or nonpay benefits, and a difference between two programs should not automatically be attributed to the instruction students received.

University of South Carolina Beaufort Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
34%
4-year graduation
23%
6-year graduation
34%

University of South Carolina Beaufort Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
61%
First-year retention, part-time students
20%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

University of South Carolina Beaufort Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$43,575
4 years after graduation
$49,235
5 years after graduation
$50,971
7 years after graduation
$58,274
10 years after starting college
$51,424

Alumni Salary for University of South Carolina Beaufort Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$25,866

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$39,539

Computational Science

$57,345

English Language and Literature, General

$22,193

Hospitality Administration/Management

$31,890

Psychology, General

$24,106

Public Health

$28,603

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$59,411

Social Sciences, General

$26,308

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$38,046

University of South Carolina Beaufort Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

76884

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

344074

Psychology

501565

Social Sciences

36339

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

18927

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

12517

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

31114

Visual and Performing Arts

8412

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

6511

Education

8311

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

235

Education

303

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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