South Carolina · Law

Best Law institutions in South Carolina, ranked by earnings

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 22.01
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
429
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
79%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Lawyers
$132,500
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Law in South Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Charleston School of Law
Charleston Private for-profit
226
2University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia Public
20379%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Lawyers (SOC 23-1011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~31,500
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$151,160
typically Doctoral or professional degree

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Lawyers earn in South Carolina

Jobs in South Carolina
7,270
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$132,500
median $104,160
Best-paying metro
$140,870
Spartanburg, SC

Related careers

Lawyers
$132,500 avg · 7,270 jobs
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$99,920 avg · 670 jobs
Judicial Law Clerks
$57,210 avg · 200 jobs
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
$107,390 avg · 130 jobs
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
$151,670 avg · 100 jobs
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
$59,270 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Law programs in South Carolina.

How much do Lawyers earn in South Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Lawyers in South Carolina is $132,500 (median $104,160), across about 7,270 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Law program?+

The Law program focuses on legal professions and studies, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices. It is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-law field and are…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Lawyers?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 31,500 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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