You would borrow a median $26,000 — about $296 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $60,194 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.3 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 1.3-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Presbyterian College.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Presbyterian College takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $20,674 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston South Carolina | C | $23,250 | $56,416 | 1.4 yrs |
| Wofford College South Carolina | B | $25,732 | $68,964 | 0.9 yrs |
| Furman University South Carolina | B | $23,250 | $68,635 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clemson University South Carolina | B | $21,500 | $71,513 | 0.7 yrs |
| Coastal Carolina University South Carolina | F | $23,750 | $47,258 | 3.1 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.