Best Music Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 6 colleges offering Music programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 45 recent graduates. Graduates in South Carolina earn $25,516 on average within two years — 6% below the national average of $27,045. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in SC

$25,516

SC Avg. Earnings

$27,045

National Avg.

354

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Music in South Carolina

Public Schools (5)

$26,455

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (1)

$20,824

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in South Carolina produce comparable or higher early earnings for Music graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Music Schools in South Carolina, Ranked by Earnings

Furman University

Greenville, SC · Private

$20,824

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 52.6%

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public

$33,726

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,878

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 61.5%

Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Public

$32,391

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 67.9%

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public

$24,730

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 80.2%

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public

$23,340

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.0%

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC · Public

$18,087

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 75.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Music in South Carolina?

Furman University ranks #1 for Music in South Carolina with median graduate earnings of $20,824 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Music programs in the state.

How much do Music graduates earn in South Carolina?

Music graduates in South Carolina earn an average of $25,516 within two years of graduation. This is 6% below the national average of $27,045 for this major.

What is the hardest Music school to get into in South Carolina?

Furman University is the most selective Music program in South Carolina with an acceptance rate of 52.6%. The average acceptance rate across Music programs in the state is 68.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Music in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, private Music programs produce average earnings of $20,824 vs $26,455 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Carolina

Chemical Engineering $72,701 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,549 Computer Engineering $65,872 Engineering-Related Fields $62,665 Civil Engineering $59,438 International Business $56,853 Information Science/Studies $56,848 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $53,919

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.