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International Business 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 $70,992/yr (41% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (447,200 openings/yr)

ROI 15.5x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #2 of 103 International Business programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Business graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$822K	$787K	$674K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.2x	15.5x	13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.9x	5.6x	4.8x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	82	81	76

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 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$98,128

-93% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,174

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$105,852

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia's International Business program earn $70,992/yr in their first year — 41% above the $50,501 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 15.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 51% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $25,174 in median debt against $70,992 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #2 out of 103 programs, University of South Carolina-Columbia's International Business program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $70,992 to $105,852 shows 49% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of South Carolina-Columbia

With a 61% acceptance rate, University of South Carolina-Columbia is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 28,113 students in Columbia, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

General and operations managers $102,950/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of South Carolina-Columbia's International Business program score?

A score of 81/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of South Carolina-Columbia's International Business graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is International Business to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' International Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank so high for International Business?

The #2 ranking out of 103 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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