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Finance and Financial Management Services at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $62,231/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (55% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (622,100 openings/yr)

ROI 15.8x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 of 431 Finance and Financial Management Services programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Finance and Financial Management Services graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$843K	$800K	$692K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	15.8x	13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.7x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	69%	61%	44%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	83	80

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,752

Out-of-state: $139,736 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$98,128

-93% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$91,441

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $62,231 at University of South Carolina-Columbia come in 12% above the national median of $55,340 for Finance and Financial Management Services programs.

With a 15.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 18% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Finance and Financial Management Services career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $62,231 far exceeding the $23,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #37 of 431 programs, this Finance and Financial Management Services program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 47% earnings increase from $62,231 to $91,441 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of South Carolina-Columbia

A 61% admission rate makes University of South Carolina-Columbia accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 28,113 students in Columbia, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Financial managers $161,700/yr

Financial risk specialists $106,000/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 83/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Finance and Financial Management Services at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

At 83/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Finance and Financial Management Services at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

The 55% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →