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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house.
The Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 23 schools in South Carolina to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Clemson University the most popular school in South Carolina for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 5,123 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $15,558 in tuition and fees if they attend Clemson full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $39,502. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,939 in student loans. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
Clemson does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 49% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 23 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Francis Marion University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Francis Marion University is a small public school situated in Florence, South Carolina. It awarded 515 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,160 in tuition and fees if they attend Francis Marion University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,544. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,623 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Francis Marion University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 50% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at North Greenville University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in South Carolina. North Greenville is a private not-for-profit institution located in Tigerville, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 386 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,444 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Greenville. During the 2020-2021 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Newberry College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in Newberry, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 271 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Newberry College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,100. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,214 in student loans. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.
Newberry College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 3% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Limestone College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in South Carolina. Gaffney, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 425 students in 2021-2022.
Limestone College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,300. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,129 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Limestone College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bob Jones University is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Greenville, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 491 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,332 to cover tuition and fees at Bob Jones University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,329 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bob Jones University. In fact, around 21% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Converse College is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Converse is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It awarded 191 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,410 to cover tuition and fees at Converse. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,522 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Converse does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 7,106 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from South Carolina who attend UofSC full time pay an average of $12,688 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,928. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,419 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
One thing to take note of is that UofSC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Medical University of South Carolina ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the small public school awarded 198 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MUSC is $16,947. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $29,509. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MUSC accumulate an average of $14,441 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, MUSC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
South Carolina State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. South Carolina State University is a small public school situated in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It awarded 320 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,060 in tuition and fees if they attend South Carolina State University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,750. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,061 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at South Carolina State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Coastal Carolina University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Coastal Carolina University is a fairly large public school situated in Conway, South Carolina. It awarded 1,890 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Carolina University is $11,640. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,490. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Coastal Carolina University accumulate an average of $23,426 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Coastal Carolina University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of South Carolina - Upstate did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. USC Upstate is a small public school situated in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It awarded 1,186 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,583 in tuition and fees if they attend USC Upstate full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,085. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,239 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
One thing to take note of is that USC Upstate does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.
Charleston Southern University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. CSU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 523 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend CSU, expect to pay an average of $29,790 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,654 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CSU. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Morris College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Sumter, South Carolina, and it awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Morris College, expect to pay an average of $15,758 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Morris College accumulate an average of $23,936 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Morris College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.
Winthrop University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. Winthrop is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 881 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $15,866 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Winthrop. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,196. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Winthrop accumulate an average of $25,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Winthrop does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Erskine College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Due West, South Carolina, and it awarded 83 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,710 to cover tuition and fees at Erskine. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,321 in student loans. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Erskine, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 47% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
South University, Columbia came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in South Carolina ranking. South University, Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend South University, Columbia, expect to pay an average of $16,560 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $38,641 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
South University, Columbia does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 219 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Columbia College South Carolina, expect to pay an average of $18,678 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Columbia College South Carolina accumulate an average of $21,675 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Columbia College South Carolina. During the 2020-2021 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Benedict College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 258 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Benedict College is $17,938. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Benedict College accumulate an average of $34,918 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Benedict College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Coker University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Coker is located in Hartsville, South Carolina and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 208 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Coker does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,764. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,807 in student loans. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
Coker does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Southern Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Central, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 271 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $27,820 to cover tuition and fees at SWU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,602 in student loans. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at SWU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.
Claflin University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Claflin University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Orangeburg, South Carolina that handed out 433 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Claflin, expect to pay an average of $17,046 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,590 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Claflin. In fact, around 12% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Anderson University South Carolina landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anderson, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 662 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Anderson University South Carolina does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,720. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Anderson University South Carolina accumulate an average of $25,244 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Anderson University South Carolina. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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