Claflin University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Claflin University at a glance

• 1,706

  students enrolled

• 364

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,800

  average net price a year

  Tuition $16,476

• $29,227

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,304

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Claflin 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 Claflin University

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

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• 28

  open professional jobs

• 3

  entry level

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 5.7%

  unemployment in Orangeburg County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $43,214

  median household income

  Orangeburg County

• 27%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, health professions, which lead to sales (1 open), operations (8 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Ferrara Candy (6), Zeus (4), SI Group (2), The LaSalle Network (2), Adams Outdoor Advertising (1), Agape Care (1), Amedisys (1), Buckland (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (9), Operations (8), Clinical (4), Human Resources (3), Data & Analytics (1), Programs (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works OrangeburgOrangeburg · 803-534-3336 · Monday- Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Closed 1:00pm-2:00PM)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Claflin University?

Claflin University enrolls about 1,706 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It awards about 364 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Claflin University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Claflin University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,227 six years after entry and $40,304 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Claflin University offer AI or data science degrees?

Claflin 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 Claflin University?

28 open professional jobs are listed in Orangeburg County, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Ferrara Candy has the most openings.