University of South Carolina-Upstate Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

39% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

39% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for University of South Carolina Upstate
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 21% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 34% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 39% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from University of South Carolina Upstate. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. University of South Carolina Upstate is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,300 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending University of South Carolina Upstate
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $34,700 per year
after 7 years $35,100 per year
after 8 years $37,100 per year
after 9 years $37,900 per year
after 10 years $39,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former University of South Carolina Upstate students who are working and no longer in school is $39,300, which is 15% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$22,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

67%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$232 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

55% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your University of South Carolina-Upstate student loan debt, explore your options.

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218742.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026