Medical University of South Carolina
MUSC
Charleston, South Carolina 29425
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
Medical University of South Carolina is a public urban institution in Charleston, South Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 281 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $88,420 a decade after enrollment.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The College of Medicine began in 1823 with the incorporation of the Medical College of South Carolina, a private institution of the Medical Society of South Carolina.
- •Seven Charleston physicians formed the initial faculty with 30 students enrolled in 1824.
- •At the time of Robert Wilson's appointment as dean of the College of Medicine in 1908, Abraham Flexner was beginning his survey of the medical college.
- •The state took over formal control of the college in 1913.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,021
Programs (40)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from SC state average + city premium