General Studies Degree

The general studies program at University of South Carolina – Beaufort prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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University of South Carolina – Beaufort

Also known as USC Beaufort

471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC

University of South Carolina - Beaufort provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bluffton, South Carolina and publically funded. USC Beaufort has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,800.

Areas of study offered at USC Beaufort include:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Early Childhood Education
• Hospitality Administration and Management
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 840 to 1020 on the SAT and in a range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 74% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $9,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,200 each year. Students attending University of South Carolina - Beaufort may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of South Carolina - Beaufort through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division II)
• Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.uscb.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).