For 14 South Carolina Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $84,869 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $108,305 at South Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $88,242 at South Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $78,552 at South Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $62,872 at South Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $71,444 at South Carolina Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $85,005 at South Carolina Public Colleges.
South Carolina Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at South Carolina Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of CharlestonCharleston, SC | $93,453 | $113,868 | $94,179 | $81,141 | $71,503 | - | - |
| Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston, SC | $90,637 | $107,397 | $92,127 | $82,749 | $66,090 | - | - |
| Clemson UniversityClemson, SC | $109,516 | $160,372 | $113,472 | $99,792 | $79,000 | $68,858 | $105,363 |
| Francis Marion UniversityFlorence, SC | $76,454 | $91,452 | $71,346 | $66,759 | $57,418 | - | - |
| Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville, SC | $74,311 | - | - | - | - | - | $74,311 |
| Lander UniversityGreenwood, SC | $67,750 | $78,837 | $73,564 | $67,576 | $46,383 | $58,786 | $86,362 |
| Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, SC | $100,146 | $132,703 | $111,201 | $89,785 | $74,654 | - | - |
| University of South Carolina AikenAiken, SC | $77,010 | $96,494 | $74,571 | $76,535 | $59,102 | - | - |
| University of South Carolina BeaufortBluffton, SC | $75,492 | $94,939 | $77,091 | $68,480 | $60,499 | - | - |
| University of South Carolina-ColumbiaColumbia, SC | $111,918 | $155,170 | $110,042 | $96,678 | $64,924 | $97,094 | $73,985 |
| Coastal Carolina UniversityConway, SC | $81,705 | $105,821 | $87,761 | $77,719 | - | $61,037 | - |
| South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, SC | $73,679 | $87,175 | $79,241 | $70,173 | $54,386 | - | - |
| University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg, SC | $75,642 | $89,534 | $81,774 | $70,561 | $62,141 | - | - |
| Winthrop UniversityRock Hill, SC | $80,455 | $94,200 | $80,777 | $73,230 | $58,364 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in South Carolina
- Charleston School of Law $119,671
- University of South Carolina-Columbia $111,918
- Clemson University $109,516
- Medical University of South Carolina $100,146
- Furman University $93,593
- College of Charleston $93,453
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina $90,637
- Wofford College $81,750
- Coastal Carolina University $81,705
- Winthrop University $80,455