University of South Carolina Aiken: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of South Carolina Aiken at a glance

• 2,962

  students enrolled

• 814

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,641

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,398 in state, $20,856 out of state

• $39,689

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,603

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  90% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

University of South Carolina Aiken 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 University of South Carolina Aiken

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

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• 74

  open professional jobs

• 6

  entry level

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in Aiken County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $67,940

  median household income

  Aiken County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (2 open), operations (24 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Prosidian Consultng (12), Hubbell (6), Aecon Group (5), Black & Veatch (5), ProSidian Consulting (4), Emerson (3), Pruitthealth Home Health (3), Universal Health Services (3).

What they hire for: Engineering (27), Operations (24), Clinical (7), Administration (3), Human Resources (3), Sales (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg · 2,934 students
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• Lander UniversityGreenwood · 3,397 students
• Winthrop UniversityRock Hill · 3,523 students
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Common questions

How big is University of South Carolina Aiken?

University of South Carolina Aiken enrolls about 2,962 students and is a public 4-year institution in Aiken, South Carolina. It awards about 814 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina Aiken?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of South Carolina Aiken graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,689 six years after entry and $45,603 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of South Carolina Aiken offer AI or data science degrees?

University of South Carolina Aiken 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 University of South Carolina Aiken?

74 open professional jobs are listed in Aiken County, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Prosidian Consultng has the most openings.