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Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC·Public·281 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state South Carolina residents. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $111,500 within 10 years.

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281
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Grad Rate
$111,500
Earnings
10 yr
$13,021
Debt

About This School

Medical University of South Carolina is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina with approximately 281 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $111,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a public medical school in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It opened in 1824 as a small private college aimed at training physicians and has since established hospitals and medical facilities across the state. It is one of the oldest continually operating schools of medicine in the United States and the oldest in the Deep South.

This is a strong option for students committed to a healthcare career — with median earnings of $111,500 ten years out and a remarkably low median debt of just $13,021, the financial case here is genuinely compelling. The tiny undergraduate enrollment of 281 students signals a highly specialized, focused environment rather than a traditional college experience, so it's best suited for students who already know they want to work in a clinical or health sciences field. If that's you, the return on investment is hard to argue with.

Founded
1824
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions100%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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Avg Net Price
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants12%
Median debt at graduation$13,021

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$111,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$13,021
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$13,021
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$87,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$111,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 8.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White74%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (281 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Medical University of South Carolina

179 Ashley Ave

Charleston, SC 29425

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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