Top master's in accounting programs in South Carolina

Accounting master’s graduates in South Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $58,899 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 25% nationally.

Our accounting graduate rankings cover 4 of the 4 programs available in South Carolina, accounting for 100% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in South Carolina | #61 in Accounting nationally

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Economic score 0.24

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $72,688

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in South Carolina | #65 in Accounting nationally

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina

Economic score 0.24

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $72,292

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in South Carolina | #91 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 0.26

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $69,860

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in South Carolina | #100 in Accounting nationally

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

Economic score 0.26

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $69,235

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in accounting in South Carolina?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in accounting is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in accounting earn in South Carolina?

Salary

$58,899

The median master's degree in accounting graduate earns $58,899 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in accounting cost in South Carolina?

Net cost

$20,138

The average annual cost of a master's degree in accounting is $20,138. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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