Is Claflin University worth it?
Claflin University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Orangeburg, South Carolina (small town). It awarded 346 degrees in 2024, most often in psychology, biology sciences and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,175
Median earnings 4 years after
$43,925
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,304
Average net price
$17,800
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
346
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
1,706
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,280 | $38,625 | 61 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $22,642 | $37,025 | 47 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $23,156 | $38,161 | 44 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $29,424 | $41,353 | 44 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,590 | $83,436 | 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,616 | $58,021 | 37 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,873 | $35,502 | 33 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $24,139 | $39,353 | 21 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $26,014 | $45,502 | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $33,287 | $40,910 | 18 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $37,266 | N/A | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | N/A | $51,172 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 66 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Early Childhood Program Administration | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Computer Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 11 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 19% | 1,013 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 790 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 558 |
| Public Administration | 10% | 546 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 9% | 457 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 354 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 309 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 203 |
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Sources: federal figures for Claflin University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page