Best Public Health Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 5 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 436 recent graduates. Graduates in South Carolina earn $30,849 on average within two years — 10% below the national average of $34,249. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

5
Schools in SC
$30,849
SC Avg. Earnings
$34,249
National Avg.
232
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Public Health in South Carolina

Public Schools (3)
$30,849
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings

Public Health Schools in South Carolina, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of South Carolina-Columbia logo

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public

$30,437
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,317
Graduates: 239
Acceptance: 61.5%
#2
College of Charleston logo

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public

$31,495
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,973
Graduates: 106
Acceptance: 72.0%
#3
Anderson University logo

Anderson University

Anderson, SC · Private

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 52.8%
#4
Coastal Carolina University logo

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public

$30,616
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $27,315
Graduates: 70
Acceptance: 80.2%
#5
S

South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC ·

N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $29,498
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Health in South Carolina?
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #1 for Public Health in South Carolina with median graduate earnings of $30,437 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.
How much do Public Health graduates earn in South Carolina?
Public Health graduates in South Carolina earn an average of $30,849 within two years of graduation. This is 10% below the national average of $34,249 for this major.
What is the hardest Public Health school to get into in South Carolina?
Anderson University is the most selective Public Health program in South Carolina with an acceptance rate of 52.8%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 66.6%.

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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.