Lander University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lander University at a glance

• 3,397

  students enrolled

• 826

  degrees and certificates a year

• 50%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,363

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,700 in state, $20,300 out of state

• $36,851

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,396

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  92% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Lander 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 Lander University

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

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• 18

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.0%

  unemployment in Greenwood County

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $50,635

  median household income

  Greenwood County

• 34%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to operations (9 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: Eaton (11), Cardinal Health (1), Clemson University (1), Enviva (1), Five Below (1), Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont (1), Self Regional Healthcare (1), U.S. Army Reserve Command (1).

What they hire for: Operations (9), Engineering (4), Customer Success (1), Human Resources (1), Product (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Upper Savannah Workforce Development Board.

• Greenwood SC WorksGreenwood · Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm (Closed 12:00am-1:00pm)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Lander University?

Lander University enrolls about 3,397 students and is a public 4-year institution in Greenwood, South Carolina. It awards about 826 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Lander University?

50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Lander University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,851 six years after entry and $42,396 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Lander University offer AI or data science degrees?

Lander 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 Lander University?

18 open professional jobs are listed in Greenwood County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Eaton has the most openings.