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

University of South Carolina-Upstate at a glance

• 4,038

  students enrolled

• 1,171

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,557

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,208 in state, $22,710 out of state

• $43,339

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $48,587

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

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-Upstate

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

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• 126

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Spartanburg County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $64,195

  median household income

  Spartanburg County

• 34%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (1 open), academic (1 open), finance (8 open), sales (14 open), operations (35 open).

Hiring most: Danaher (7), Amazon (5), AFL (4), DHL (4), Oshkosh (4), Pall (4), Agape Care (3), American Credit Acceptance (3).

What they hire for: Operations (35), Engineering (31), Sales (14), Human Resources (11), Finance (8), Data & Analytics (6). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Upstate Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works Upstate-SpartanburgSpartanburg · 864-764-1966 · Monday - Friday, 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-Upstate?

University of South Carolina-Upstate enrolls about 4,038 students and is a public 4-year institution in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It awards about 1,171 degrees and certificates a year.

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

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,339 six years after entry and $48,587 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

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

Yes. University of South Carolina-Upstate awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of South Carolina-Upstate?

126 open professional jobs are listed in Spartanburg County, 16 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Danaher has the most openings.