USC Upstate Online

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We’ll Help You Reach New Heights

At USC Upstate, your potential has no limits. Our online programs are flexible and affordable, giving you the chance to explore leadership, business, health and technology. With practical coursework, real-world connections, and personal faculty mentorship, you’ll build skills and confidence to take the next step and make a lasting impact in your career and community.

  • Ranked No. 2 in Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges (South)1
  • Ranked No. 1 in Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Colleges (South)1
  • Ranked No. 7 in Social Mobility – Regional Colleges (South)1
  • Mentoring faculty are subject-matter experts who guide you to master the vital skills you need to succeed

Explore Online Degree Programs That Fit Your Goals

At USC Upstate, our online degree programs are designed to help you reach greater heights by focusing on practical, career-ready coursework and personalized mentoring delivered in a flexible format.

Bachelor’s Degrees

At USC Upstate, earning your online bachelor’s degree means more than completing courses ─ it’s about building confidence, increasing your access to job opportunities, and preparing for the next stage of your life. Each program is designed to give you real skills that employers value.

Business

USC Upstate online business programs let you shape your degree around your passions. Through real-world projects, practical coursework, and faculty mentorship, you’ll gain skills that you can apply to your career today. At USC Upstate, you don’t just study business — you learn how to put it into practice.

  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership ─ Global Leadership
  • Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership ─ Healthcare Leadership
  • Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership ─ Nonprofit Leadership

General Studies

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies at USC Upstate gives you the freedom to customize a degree to match your ambitions. By blending courses across the humanities, sciences, and professional studies, you’ll create a path that’s uniquely yours and prepare you for diverse career opportunities.

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Health Care

Make a difference where it matters most. USC Upstate’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead in health care, manage critical information and improve patient outcomes. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exams.

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Technology

Elevate your technical skills and take charge in the world of advanced manufacturing. USC Upstate’s advanced manufacturing management program is a collaboration with local manufacturers to help you advance your career and leadership skills.

  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing Management (Degree Completion)

Master’s Degrees

USC Upstate online master’s degree programs are designed to help you advance your proficiency, expand your opportunities and make an immediate impact in your career. With a focus on practical, real-world learning and expert mentorship, these programs equip you with the expertise and knowledge to lead, innovate and succeed in today’s dynamic professional landscape.

Business

Prepare to elevate your career and make a lasting impact in the business world. USC Upstate online graduate business programs empower you to develop leadership skills, harness insights from data, and drive meaningful change across organizations and industries.

  • Master of Science in Business Analytics
  • Master of Science in Informatics
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Informatics

Education

Advance your teaching and transform the learning experience for every student. USC Upstate’s online Master of Science in Education programs empower educators to grow as leaders, apply innovative strategies, and make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities. With specialized concentrations you’ll gain practical, classroom-ready knowledge that can be applied immediately to improve student outcomes.

  • Master of Education in Applied Learning and Instruction ─ Early Childhood Education Concentration
  • Master of Education in Applied Learning and Instruction ─ Elementary Education Concentration
  • Master of Education in Applied Learning and Instruction ─ Literacy Education Concentration
  • Master of Education in Applied Learning and Instruction ─ Research in Practice Education Concentration
  • Master of Education in Applied Learning and Instruction ─ TESOL Education Concentration

Turn Your Degree Into Real-World Results

At USC Upstate, our online programs deliver high-quality education guided by dedicated faculty who bring real-world experience and personal mentorship. Courses emphasize practical skills, career-ready learning, and multidisciplinary knowledge across IT, business and health. With flexible, accelerated terms, user-friendly portals and a supportive online community, you can learn on your schedule while staying connected and prepared to succeed.

Stay Connected, Supported and on Track From Wherever You Learn

Step into your future with a USC Upstate online degree. With 97 percent of graduates employed or in graduate school within six months, our programs give you skills that matter. Connect with regional employers, get guidance from dedicated faculty, and turn your learning into career-ready experience. Whether finishing a bachelor’s degree or advancing with a master’s or certificate program, you’ll graduate ready to lead and succeed.

Join a Nationally Recognized Community

  • Recognized by U.S. News & World Report (2025)1:
    • No. 1 in Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Colleges (South)
    • No. 2 in Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges (South)
    • No. 7 in Regional Colleges (South)
    • No. 7 in Social Mobility – Regional Colleges (South)
  • 97 percent of students are employed in their field and/or pursuing further education within six months of graduation

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  1. U.S. News & World Report. “University of South Carolina Upstate Rankings.” Retrieved Sept. 15, 2025, from https://www.usnews.com/.