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Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in South Carolina

33 accredited institutions in South Carolina offering visual & performing arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

33

Colleges

3,705

Graduates/yr

15

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Visual & Performing Arts Programs in South Carolina

PublicBachelor's

University of South Carolina-Columbia

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Clemson University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

College of Charleston

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Coastal Carolina University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Winthrop University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Anderson University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Bob Jones University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Furman University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of South Carolina-Upstate

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Converse University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Trident Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Lander University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Benedict College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Charleston Southern University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Coker University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of South Carolina Aiken

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Claflin University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Francis Marion University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Wofford College

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

South Carolina State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Midlands Technical College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

York Technical College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Newberry College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

North Greenville University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

University of South Carolina Beaufort

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Columbia College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Presbyterian College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Southern Wesleyan University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Allen University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Spartanburg Methodist College

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Limestone University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Erskine College

Net Price <$30K

Studying Visual & Performing Arts in South Carolina

South Carolina has 33 accredited colleges offering visual & performing arts programs, producing 3,705 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for South Carolina residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.