City Rankings
Best Colleges in Columbia, South Carolina
Top colleges in Columbia ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 5
Avg grad earnings: $40,973
Top Colleges in Columbia
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Carolina-Columbia #269 national | $62,177 |
| 2 | Columbia International University #2273 national | $38,951 |
| 3 | Columbia College #2419 national | $41,338 |
| 4 | Allen University #2449 national | $30,497 |
| 5 | Benedict College #2584 national | $31,902 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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