Anderson University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Anderson University at a glance

• 3,183

  students enrolled

• 970

  degrees and certificates a year

• 66%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $23,544

  average net price a year

  Tuition $32,710

• $42,073

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,101

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Anderson 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 Anderson University

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

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• 106

  open professional jobs

• 22

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Anderson County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $64,683

  median household income

  Anderson County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (1 open), finance (5 open), sales (7 open), operations (19 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: Vertiv Holdings (64), TTI (7), AnMed Health (2), Chick-fil-A (2), First Quality (2), Syensqo (2), Techtronic Industries (2), Techtronic Industries - TTI (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (45), Operations (19), Sales (7), Finance (5), Human Resources (5), Data & Analytics (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Worklink Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works Center AndersonAnderson · 864-642-0466 · Monday -Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• SC Works Center EasleyEasley · 864-220-8990 · Monday - Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm (Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Anderson University?

Anderson University enrolls about 3,183 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Anderson, South Carolina. It awards about 970 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Anderson University?

66% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Anderson University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,073 six years after entry and $42,101 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Anderson University offer AI or data science degrees?

Anderson 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 Anderson University?

106 open professional jobs are listed in Anderson County, 22 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Vertiv Holdings has the most openings.