Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$62.2k
National avg$48k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia at a glance
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public university in Columbia, South Carolina with 38,532 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 60% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $12,688 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $22,811 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 79% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 41% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $21,500 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Business Administration, master's ($138,445) and Human Resources, master's ($136,605) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$12,688
2024-25
Acceptance
60%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
38,532
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,688
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,972
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,534
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,594
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $26,222
Net price (after aid): $22,811
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $12,634
$30k – $48k: $14,953
$48k – $75k: $19,859
$75k – $110k: $24,478
$110k+: $28,125 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $2,625. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $62,177
Median debt at graduation: $21,500
Est. monthly loan payment: $228
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.9×Graduates earn about 2.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 41%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedUniversity of South Carolina-Columbia does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,439, above the $33,703 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in South Carolina.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
79%
Freshman Retention
92%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$21.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
79% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
92% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$12.7k
Out-of-state
$36k
Net price
$22.8k
Pell
19%
Median debt
$21.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$62.2k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
60%
SAT range
1180 - 1360
ACT range
26 - 32
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 3,068 of University of South Carolina-Columbia's 36,579 students (8%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 19,817 (54%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
University of South Carolina-Columbia reported conferring credentials in 105 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn, by program
University of South Carolina-Columbia's bachelor's graduates in Finance earned a median $92,578 four years after graduating, 11% above the $83,343 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $62,231; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $23,250 in federal loans at this college (about $246 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $25,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
92 programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance, Bachelor's | $92,578 | $83,343, +11% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Public Health, Bachelor's | $58,715 | $58,808, about the same | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $58,669 | $57,214, +3% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Bachelor's | $51,090 | $55,695, −8% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $81,945 | $69,303, +18% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $67,705 | $54,562, +24% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $70,527 | $68,257, +3% | $22,497 | $239/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $80,768 | $88,910, −9% | $23,375 | $248/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $84,720 | $92,374, −8% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $50,847 | $55,378, −8% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Law, Professional degree | $93,806 | $107,773, −13% | $115,354 | $1,312/mo |
| Management Science, Bachelor's | $98,020 | $86,176, +14% | $22,497 | $239/mo |
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What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $82,360 in South Carolina.
- Law graduates train as lawyers: median $120,310 in South Carolina.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $104,580 in South Carolina.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $76,560 in South Carolina.
- Pharmacy graduates train as pharmacists: median $135,700 in South Carolina.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $101,600 in South Carolina.
- Chemical Engineering graduates train as chemical engineers: median $101,570 in South Carolina.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $98,440 in South Carolina.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $65,464 | $63,293, +3% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $65,248 | $63,560, +3% | $22,990 | $244/mo |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, Bachelor's | $63,534 | $62,172, about the same | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Medicine (MD), Professional degree | $130,641 | $112,460, +16% | $210,899 | $2,399/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $91,296 | $92,135, about the same | $22,750 | $241/mo |
| International Business, Bachelor's | $107,205 | $73,201, +46% | $25,174 | $267/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $123,101 | $120,193, about the same | $44,143 | $502/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $138,445 | $103,485, +34% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Social Work, Master's | $56,741 | $65,123, −13% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $56,688 | $56,726, about the same | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $43,687 | $47,382, −8% | $24,490 | $260/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $86,507 | $76,194, +14% | $25,283 | $268/mo |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations, Bachelor's | $64,631 | $75,399, −14% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Library Science and Administration, Master's | $52,842 | $56,301, −6% | $38,620 | $439/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $48,990 | $53,072, −8% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| International Business, Master's | $115,551 | $97,121, +19% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Insurance, Bachelor's | $96,539 | $88,472, +9% | $25,173 | $267/mo |
| Pharmacy, Professional degree | $128,762 | $138,348, −7% | $113,000 | $1,285/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $53,247 | $56,359, −6% | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Film and Photography, Bachelor's | $40,962 | $43,765, −6% | $22,500 | $239/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $77,536 | $82,686, −6% | $21,434 | $227/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $68,215 | $71,685, −5% | $32,251 | $367/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $84,148 | $86,517, −3% | $26,000 | $276/mo |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | $67,202 | $65,466, +3% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Bachelor's | $62,214 | $50,497, +23% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Journalism, Bachelor's | $53,294 | $56,278, −5% | $21,750 | $231/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Master's | $85,620 | $127,347, −33% | $85,000 | $967/mo |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Doctoral | $80,374 | $83,031, −3% | $55,313 | $629/mo |
| Business/Managerial Economics, Bachelor's | $94,547 | $77,981, +21% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $45,185 | $48,590, −7% | $24,250 | $257/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $45,595 | $50,680, −10% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | $50,447 | $55,012, −8% | $24,000 | $254/mo |
| Real Estate, Bachelor's | $84,558 | $84,821, about the same | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $63,439 | $67,030, −5% | $66,000 | $751/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $98,244 | $98,158, about the same | $26,241 | $278/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $89,511 | $95,833, −7% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $45,181 | $42,892, +5% | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Education, Master's | $55,759 | $65,824, −15% | $30,301 | $345/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $56,196 | $63,707, −12% | $33,380 | $380/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $39,517 | $41,367, −4% | $23,125 | $245/mo |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Bachelor's | $55,093 | $48,842, +13% | $18,965 | $201/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $51,397 | $59,916, −14% | $30,464 | $347/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $62,278 | $69,562, −10% | $22,100 | $234/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | $67,786 | $62,033, +9% | $30,110 | $343/mo |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Bachelor's | $97,927 | $93,451, +5% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $49,401 | $51,790, −5% | $21,467 | $228/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $100,042 | $100,647, about the same | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Bachelor's | $54,781 | $66,596, −18% | $18,875 | $200/mo |
| Human Resources, Master's | $136,605 | $83,558, +63% | $30,442 | $346/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $57,024 | $60,111, −5% | $39,122 | $445/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $109,116 | $109,015, about the same | $25,675 | $272/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $70,866 | $82,751, −14% | $54,811 | $623/mo |
| Area Studies, Bachelor's | — | $56,625 | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | $58,462 | $65,120, −10% | $23,263 | $247/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Doctoral | $77,621 | $82,893, −6% | $111,000 | $1,263/mo |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $42,758 | $46,676, −8% | $18,000 | $191/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $53,293 | $52,657, about the same | $25,250 | $268/mo |
| Chemistry, Doctoral | $110,812 | $115,386, −4% | — | — |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | — | $54,455 | — | — |
| Management Science, Master's | $121,711 | $124,807, about the same | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $70,284 | $60,190, +17% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Geography and Cartography, Bachelor's | $59,472 | $57,853, +3% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Statistics, Bachelor's | — | $92,425 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | — | $55,000 | $22,590 | $239/mo |
| Music, Master's | $54,634 | $48,285, +13% | $38,386 | $437/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $73,895 | $81,408, −9% | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administration, Master's | $105,165 | $89,981, +17% | $44,964 | $511/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $61,423 | $70,786, −13% | $26,836 | $285/mo |
| Music, Doctoral | $46,203 | $59,592, −22% | — | — |
| Public Health, Doctoral | — | $108,962 | — | — |
| Biology, Master's | — | $69,830 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology, Master's | — | $82,527 | — | — |
| Dance, Bachelor's | $55,274 | $39,980, +38% | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $45,804 | $51,389, −11% | $21,910 | $232/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Graduate certificate | $62,547 | $60,655, +3% | $55,427 | $630/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Graduate certificate | $139,919 | $126,911, +10% | — | — |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | $121,489 | $138,131, −12% | $62,452 | $710/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Associate's | $38,744 | $44,125, −12% | — | — |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $47,234 | $50,706, −7% | — | — |
| Management Information Systems, Master's | $106,936 | $106,092, about the same | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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About University of South Carolina-Columbia
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- Where is University of South Carolina-Columbia located?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia is located in Columbia, SC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia is a public university based in SC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia is approximately 60% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,688 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia reports total enrollment of approximately 38,532 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does University of South Carolina-Columbia actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at University of South Carolina-Columbia is approximately $22,811 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $12,634 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $28,125. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia reports a graduation rate of approximately 79% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia have?
- Students who borrowed at University of South Carolina-Columbia left with a median of approximately $21,500 in federal loans, and about 41% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $62,177 for students who received federal financial aid at University of South Carolina-Columbia. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about University of South Carolina-Columbia?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of South Carolina-Columbia.
- How much do Finance graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia's bachelor's graduates in Finance earned a median $92,578 four years after graduating, 11% above the $83,343 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $62,231; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $23,250 in federal loans at this college (about $246 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $25,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Public Health graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn?
- University of South Carolina-Columbia's bachelor's graduates in Public Health earned a median $58,715 four years after graduating, about the same as the $58,808 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $31,756; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $21,500 in federal loans at this college (about $228 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $24,958 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- Which programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 72 programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Business Administration, master's ($138,445); Human Resources, master's ($136,605); and Medicine (MD), professional-degree ($130,641) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does University of South Carolina-Columbia get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of South Carolina-Columbia's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,439, above the $33,703 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in South Carolina, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 105 fields University of South Carolina-Columbia reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 674 | Graduate (21 graduate · 653 bachelor's) |
| Public Health | 566 | Graduate (54 graduate · 512 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 472 | Graduate (210 graduate · 262 bachelor's) |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 463 | Graduate (2 graduate · 461 bachelor's) |
| Marketing | 448 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 438 | Graduate (28 graduate · 410 bachelor's) |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 433 | Graduate (176 graduate · 257 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 373 | Graduate (14 graduate · 285 bachelor's · 74 certificate) |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 357 | Graduate (60 graduate · 297 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 350 | Graduate (118 graduate · 217 bachelor's · 15 certificate) |
| International Business | 337 | Graduate (183 graduate · 154 bachelor's) |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 262 | Graduate (1 graduate · 196 bachelor's · 65 certificate) |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 246 | Graduate (6 graduate · 240 bachelor's) |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 246 | Graduate (30 graduate · 216 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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