South Carolina State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South Carolina State University at a glance

• 2,934

  students enrolled

• 30,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 329

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,097

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,528 in state, $20,218 out of state

• $30,064

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,262

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State 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 education, business & management, health professions, which lead to programs (1 open), sales (1 open), operations (8 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.

Similar colleges in South Carolina

• University of South Carolina AikenAiken · 2,962 students
• Citadel Military College of South CarolinaCharleston · 2,705 students
• Francis Marion UniversityFlorence · 2,628 students
• Lander UniversityGreenwood · 3,397 students
• Winthrop UniversityRock Hill · 3,523 students
• University of South Carolina BeaufortBluffton · 2,052 students

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Common questions

How big is South Carolina State University?

South Carolina State University enrolls about 2,934 students and is a public 4-year institution in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It awards about 329 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South Carolina State University?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South Carolina State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $30,064 six years after entry and $38,262 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does South Carolina State University offer AI or data science degrees?

South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State 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.