USC
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 🇺🇸 United States · Public · Est. 1801
#311
World Ranking
#162
In United States
79+
Courses & Fees
1801
Founded
What University of South Carolina Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Education, Social Sciences and Life Sciences programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Columbia, South Carolina.
Rankings
#311
Global Ranking (indicative)
#162
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (79+)
Education
22 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESOL / Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 19,600 / year |
| Primary Education | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,700 / year |
| Early Childhood Education | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 24,350 / year |
| Educational Psychology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 35,200 / year |
| Secondary Education | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 29,950 / year |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,550 / year |
| Special Education | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 38,100 / year |
| Educational Leadership | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,450 / year |
| TESOL / Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 52,700 / year |
| Primary Education | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 41,100 / year |
| Early Childhood Education | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 41,750 / year |
| Educational Psychology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,350 / year |
| Secondary Education | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 24,800 / year |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 46,400 / year |
| Special Education | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,900 / year |
| Educational Leadership | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 27,300 / year |
| TESOL / Teaching English as a Foreign Language | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 32,650 / year |
| Primary Education | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 48,200 / year |
| Early Childhood Education | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,600 / year |
| Educational Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,800 / year |
| Secondary Education | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 29,750 / year |
| Curriculum & Instruction | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 36,700 / year |
Social Sciences
30 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,550 / year |
| Sociology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 42,950 / year |
| Social Work | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 21,350 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,700 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,650 / year |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,600 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,250 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 41,200 / year |
| Development Studies | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 20,500 / year |
| International Relations | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 17,150 / year |
| Public Administration | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 28,900 / year |
| Criminology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,700 / year |
| Sociology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,400 / year |
| Social Work | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 39,000 / year |
| Journalism | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 18,450 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 42,400 / year |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,250 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 47,150 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 17,500 / year |
| Development Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,150 / year |
| International Relations | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,850 / year |
| Public Administration | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 20,850 / year |
| Criminology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 40,450 / year |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,050 / year |
| Social Work | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 32,100 / year |
| Journalism | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 25,750 / year |
| Political Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 44,550 / year |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 40,600 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 44,750 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 39,400 / year |
Life Sciences
27 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genetics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 34,400 / year |
| Environmental Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 33,700 / year |
| Neuroscience | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 42,750 / year |
| Biotechnology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 36,350 / year |
| Microbiology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 43,400 / year |
| Zoology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 22,750 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 49,700 / year |
| Biology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 51,950 / year |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,400 / year |
| Marine Biology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 50,650 / year |
| Genetics | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 30,500 / year |
| Environmental Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,900 / year |
| Neuroscience | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,850 / year |
| Biotechnology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 37,850 / year |
| Microbiology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 48,550 / year |
| Zoology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 48,900 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 40,450 / year |
| Biology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 46,600 / year |
| Biochemistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,450 / year |
| Marine Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,000 / year |
| Genetics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 46,600 / year |
| Environmental Science | Graduate Certificate | 6-12 Months | USD 50,500 / year |
| Neuroscience | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 51,800 / year |
| Biotechnology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 37,550 / year |
| Microbiology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 34,900 / year |
| Zoology | PhD / Doctorate | 3-5 Years | USD 50,150 / year |
| Molecular Biology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,700 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.