Medical University of South Carolina

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,622

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,117

90.9% Full-Time

About

Medical University of South Carolina is a higher education institution located in Charleston County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Medical University of South Carolina were Registered Nursing (188 degrees awarded) and General Health Services (15 degrees).

In 2023, 1,115 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Medical University of South Carolina. 71.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (805 degrees), 6.82 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Medical University of South Carolina is $15,622, which is $458 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Medical University of South Carolina was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 645 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Medical University of South Carolina is $15,622, which is $458 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Medical University of South Carolina received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,622

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Medical University of South Carolina was $15,622. The cost of tuition at Medical University of South Carolina is $458 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Medical University of South Carolina (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Medical University of South Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

The average yearly cost of room and board at Medical University of South Carolina was of $0 in 2023. The cost of room and board remained the same by NaNk% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Medical University of South Carolina (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Medical University of South Carolina received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 43.8% with respect to 2022, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Medical University of South Carolina (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Medical University of South Carolina was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 645 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Medical University of South Carolina had a total enrollment of 3,117 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Medical University of South Carolina is 2,834 students and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Medical University of South Carolina are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Medical University of South Carolina, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.5% White, 9.27% Black or African American, 7.54% Asian, 6.19% Hispanic or Latino, 4.33% Two or More Races, and 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Medical University of South Carolina in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (9.48%) and White Male (6.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.9%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Female (6.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Medical University of South Carolina in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,117 students. The full-time enrollment at Medical University of South Carolina is 2,834 and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Medical University of South Carolina are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Medical University of South Carolina (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,134 enrolled students
Black or African American
289 enrolled students
Asian
235 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Medical University of South Carolina is 68.5% White, 9.27% Black or African American, 7.54% Asian, 6.19% Hispanic or Latino, 4.33% Two or More Races, and 0.16% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 53 students (1.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 489 more women than men received degrees from Medical University of South Carolina. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Medical University of South Carolina is white (805 degrees awarded). There were 6.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Medical University of South Carolina is Registered Nursing (188 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Medical University of South Carolina, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (1,048 degrees awarded), Biology (67 degrees), and Education (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Medical University of South Carolina are Registered nurses (1,564,202 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,535,968 people), Secondary school teachers (521,859 people), Physicians (506,596 people), and Education administrators (278,627 people).

The most specialized majors at Medical University of South Carolina in 2023 are Health (1,048 degrees awarded), Biology (67 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Medical University of South Carolina are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Medical University of South Carolina are Health (1,048 degrees awarded), Biology (67 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Medical University of South Carolina are Elementary & secondary schools (2,934,328 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,996,220 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (552,556 people), Offices of physicians (407,417 people), and Outpatient care centers (357,274 people).

The most specialized majors at Medical University of South Carolina are Health (1,048 degrees awarded), Biology (67 degrees), and Education (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Medical University of South Carolina.

Most Common (2023)

Physician Assistant
93 degrees awarded
Adult Health Nurse
75 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Medical University of South Carolina was Physician Assistant with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Medical University of South Carolina according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

313

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

802

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 313 degrees were awarded to men at Medical University of South Carolina, which is 0.39 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (802).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Medical University of South Carolina by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Medical University of South Carolina in Medicine, which is 1.14 times more than the 72 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Medical University of South Carolina in Registered Nursing, which is 8.4 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
805 degrees awarded
Black or African American
118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Medical University of South Carolina is white (805 degrees awarded). There were 6.82 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (118 degrees).

2.78% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
577 degrees awarded
White Male
228 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
97 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Medical University of South Carolina is white female (577 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (228 degrees).

Operations

Medical University of South Carolina has an endowment valued at nearly $474M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.24M (1.32%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Medical University of South Carolina had a total salary expenditure of 934M. Medical University of South Carolina employs 58 Assistant professors, 55 Associate professors and 25 Instructors. Most academics at Medical University of South Carolina are Female Assistant professor (34), Female Associate professor (34), and Male Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Medical University of South Carolina are: Management, with 676 employees, Service, with 145 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 126 employees.

Endowment

$474M

2023 Endowment

9.54%

growth from 2022

Medical University of South Carolina has an endowment valued at about $474M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Medical University of South Carolina grew 9.54% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $461M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Medical University of South Carolina (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$223M - Federal
$15.6M - State
$103k - Local

As of 2023, Medical University of South Carolina received $223M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $15.6M from state grants and contracts, and $103k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$375M

2023 Salaries

4.15%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Medical University of South Carolina paid a median of $375M in salaries, which represents 40.2% of their overall expenditure ($934M) and a 4.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.47% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.9M

Instructional Salaries

163

Number of Employees

In 2023, Medical University of South Carolina paid a total of $21.9M to 163 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.84% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

676 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Medical University of South Carolina were Assistant professor with 58 employees, Associate professor with 55 employees, and Instructor with 25 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Medical University of South Carolina were Management with 676 employees, Service with 145 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 126 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Medical University of South Carolina was Female Assistant professor with 34 employees, Female Associate professor with 34 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Medical University of South Carolina.

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