Is University of South Carolina Aiken worth it?
University of South Carolina Aiken is a public, four-year institution in Aiken, South Carolina (large suburb). It awarded 846 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,170
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,299
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,603
Average net price
$11,641
Completion rate
40%
Completions (2024)
846
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,962
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,816 | $58,908 | 174 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $72,714 | $78,231 | 127 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,667 | $43,728 | 66 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $25,467 | $43,178 | 58 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,314 | $45,363 | 55 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,654 | $58,203 | 49 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $72,109 | $62,849 | 48 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,121 | $45,163 | 36 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $29,438 | $49,530 | 30 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $19,963 | $31,931 | 21 |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | $60,091 | N/A | 19 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $27,546 | $38,980 | 19 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | $59,965 | N/A | 16 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 208 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 134 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 49 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 17 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 2,314 |
| Educational Services | 20% | 1,751 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 730 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 549 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 477 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 460 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 438 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 413 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of South Carolina Aiken. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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