University of South Carolina-Columbia: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of South Carolina-Columbia at a glance

• 29,820

  students enrolled

• 9,721

  degrees and certificates a year

• 79%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,811

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,288 in state, $34,543 out of state

• $50,621

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,177

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of South Carolina-Columbia

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, health professions, biological sciences, 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.

Similar colleges in South Carolina

• Clemson UniversityClemson · 23,300 students
• College of CharlestonCharleston · 10,558 students
• Coastal Carolina UniversityConway · 10,377 students
• Greenville Technical CollegeGreenville · 8,916 students
• University of South Carolina-UpstateSpartanburg · 4,038 students
• Winthrop UniversityRock Hill · 3,523 students

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Common questions

How big is University of South Carolina-Columbia?

University of South Carolina-Columbia enrolls about 29,820 students and is a public 4-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina. It awards about 9,721 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

79% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,621 six years after entry and $62,177 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Yes. University of South Carolina-Columbia awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of South Carolina-Columbia?

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.