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

University of South Carolina-Lancaster at a glance

• 668

  students enrolled

• 154

  degrees and certificates a year

• 25%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,801

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,158 in state, $17,838 out of state

• $35,206

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $39,426

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

University of South Carolina-Lancaster 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-Lancaster

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

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• 8

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Lancaster County

  2026-08 · down 0.8 points from a year earlier

• $74,751

  median household income

  Lancaster County

• 41%

  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, security & protective services, health professions, which lead to sales (1 open), operations (4 open), marketing (1 open).

Hiring most: Nutramax Laboratories (3), Acadia Healthcare Company (1), Advantage Technical (1), HealthCare Marketing Group (1), Scientific Search (1).

What they hire for: Operations (4), Clinical (1), Engineering (1), Marketing (1), Sales (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Catawba Regional Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works - LancasterLancaster · 803-285-6966 · Mon - Fri - 8:30am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of South Carolina-Lancaster?

University of South Carolina-Lancaster enrolls about 668 students and is a public 2-year institution in Lancaster, South Carolina. It awards about 154 degrees and certificates a year.

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

25% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of South Carolina-Lancaster graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,206 six years after entry and $39,426 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

University of South Carolina-Lancaster 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-Lancaster?

8 open professional jobs are listed in Lancaster County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Nutramax Laboratories has the most openings.