South Carolina Music Universities

Compare 36 programs at 21 universities in South Carolina — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1801

US #115 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,811/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $62,177
Students: 29,820

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Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1927

US #328 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,641/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,354
Students: 2,005

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College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1770

US #534 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,960/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $56,416
Students: 10,558

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Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1964

US #606 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,666/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $45,898
Students: 2,893

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Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1954

US #616 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,966/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $47,258
Students: 10,377

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Columbia International University

Columbia, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1923

US #659 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $26,036/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $38,951
Students: 716

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1886

US #714 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,343/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $47,185
Students: 3,523

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Furman University

Greenville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1826

US #863 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,308/yr
Admission rate: 43%
Earnings (10yr): $68,635
Students: 2,379

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North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1891

US #932 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,063/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $43,035
Students: 1,819

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University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1967

US #952 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,557/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $48,587
Students: 4,038

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Converse University

Spartanburg, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1889

US #969 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $23,283/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $40,867
Students: 1,173

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Coker University

Hartsville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1908

US #987 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,286/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $40,117
Students: 840

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Newberry College

Newberry, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1856

US #1079 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $21,656/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $48,040
Students: 1,479

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Southern Wesleyan University

Central, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1906

US #1085 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,464/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $47,756
Students: 747

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Benedict College

Columbia, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1870

US #1110 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $18,250/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $31,902
Students: 1,536

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Lander University

Greenwood, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1872

US #1118 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,363/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $42,396
Students: 3,397

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Claflin University

Orangeburg, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1869

US #1217 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $17,800/yr
Admission rate: 65%
Earnings (10yr): $40,304
Students: 1,706

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Presbyterian College

Clinton, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1880

US #1245 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,528/yr
Admission rate: 68%
Earnings (10yr): $60,194
Students: 852

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Erskine College

Due West, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1839

US #1332 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,525/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $53,459
Students: 766

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University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1961

US #1377 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $11,641/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $45,603
Students: 2,962

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Allen University

Columbia, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1870

US #1494 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $10,972/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $30,497
Students: 576

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Music programmes report a median $27,204 two years after finishing, across 427 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,858.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for music universities in South Carolina?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of South Carolina-Columbia, Bob Jones University, College of Charleston. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study music universities in South Carolina?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying music universities in South Carolina?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in South Carolina?

Filtering by South Carolina keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About music universities in South Carolina

This page lists music universities in South Carolina held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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