Benedict College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Benedict College at a glance

• 1,536

  students enrolled

• 354

  degrees and certificates a year

• 24%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,250

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,400

• $24,908

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $31,902

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Benedict College 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 Benedict College

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, security & protective services, 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 Benedict College?

Benedict College enrolls about 1,536 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina. It awards about 354 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Benedict College?

24% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Benedict College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $24,908 six years after entry and $31,902 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Benedict College offer AI or data science degrees?

Benedict College 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 Benedict College?

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.