Allen University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Allen University at a glance

• 576

  students enrolled

• 98

  degrees and certificates a year

• 13%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,972

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,540

• $23,889

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $30,497

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Allen University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Allen University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Richland County, where the college is.

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• 347

  open professional jobs

• 45

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  15 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Richland County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $61,699

  median household income

  Richland County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, biological sciences, social sciences, which lead to finance (33 open), sales (39 open), operations (54 open), marketing (12 open), human resources (19 open).

Hiring most: Scout Motors (43), Trane U.s. (17), Westinghouse Electric (16), The Nuclear Company (14), AgFirst Farm Credit Bank (8), Army National Guard Units (5), NexonIT (5), BlueCross BlueShield Of South Carolina (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (69), Operations (54), Sales (39), Finance (33), Human Resources (19), Data & Analytics (14). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Midlands Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works Center Columbia MidlandsColumbia · 803-737-5627 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Allen University?

Allen University enrolls about 576 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina. It awards about 98 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Allen University?

13% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Allen University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $23,889 six years after entry and $30,497 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Allen University offer AI or data science degrees?

Allen University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Allen University?

347 open professional jobs are listed in Richland County, 45 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Scout Motors has the most openings.