USC remains top school for first year experience, business programs, U.S. News says
The University of South Carolina remains No. 1 in the country for international business for the 24th consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report.
“The Moore School is proud of the comprehensive education its undergraduate international business students receive,” said Peter Brews, dean of the Darla Moore School of Business at USC, in a news release.
USC is also a top choice for first year experience, ranked No. 1 among public institutions and No. 3 overall.
The university ranks No. 53 among public universities and No. 115 among all universities.
Donna Arnett, USC provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, said in a news release that she looks forward to strengthening USC’s educational offerings even further.
“Continued recognition of our excellence at the national level demonstrates the extraordinary commitment that our world-class faculty and staff have for our talented students,” Arnett said.
The undergraduate business program is No. 39, an improvement from a previous rank of No. 49.
USC’s nursing program is No. 51 in the nation. Computer science programs are ranked No. 94, an advancement of 28 places.
The university is No. 54 in best undergraduate teaching. Campus living-learning communities were ranked No. 16.
USC gained accolades in other categories, including best colleges for veterans, best value schools and social mobility.
Clemson University was ranked No. 31 among public schools, beating out USC as the best public institution in South Carolina. It is ranked No. 77 nationally among all schools.
Claflin University in Orangeburg was chosen as one of the top ten Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the country.
“Our success is a testament to the collective contributions of University administrators, faculty and staff, students, leal and loyal alumni, and other supporters,” said Claflin President Dwaun J. Warmack in a news release. “... a Claflin degree transforms lives.”
