Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of South Carolina Aiken, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 31st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of South Carolina Aiken
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,714 | $78,231 | -12% | #798 of 966 | #530 | $23,667 |
| Industrial Engineering | $60,091 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | $59,965 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,816 | $58,908 | -14% | #837 of 1176 | #611 | $23,828 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,654 | $58,203 | +3% | #213 of 660 | #77 | $25,802 |
| Sociology | $29,438 | $49,530 | -6% | #301 of 462 | #146 | $26,882 |
| Biology | $32,314 | $45,363 | -21% | #782 of 841 | #716 | $25,874 |
| Psychology | $31,121 | $45,163 | -11% | #793 of 1027 | #545 | $26,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,667 | $43,728 | -8% | #547 of 680 | #404 | $22,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,467 | $43,178 | -21% | #569 of 610 | #511 | $27,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,546 | $38,980 | -20% | #516 of 576 | #454 | $26,688 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $19,963 | $31,931 | -23% | #396 of 423 | #360 | $20,552 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of South Carolina Aiken Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $218,768
- Avg rent near campus: $1,620/mo — vs ~$608/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29828 (12.5% cap, Gloverville)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,398 | $20,856 |
| Room | $5,476 | |
| Board | $3,260 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,836 | $34,294 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $7,618 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,107 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,688 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,097 |
| $110,001+ | $16,708 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology