Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 1,706 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,354 |
| $30k to $48k | $21,118 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,279 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,502 |
| $110k and up | $25,071 |
| All families (average) | $17,800 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,625 | +$3,816 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 8.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,502 | +$693 | clears the bar | $28,912 | 41.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $41,353 | +$6,544 | clears the bar | $30,827 | 4.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $83,436 | +$48,627 | clears the bar | $8,969 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,021 | +$23,212 | clears the bar | $33,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $38,161 | +$3,352 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 8.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $37,025 | +$2,216 | clears the bar | $32,750 | 14.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $37,266 | +$2,457 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $39,353 | +$4,544 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 6.8 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $40,910 | +$6,101 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.4 yrs |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $34,128 | -$681 | falls short | $30,500 | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $45,502 | +$10,693 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,265 | +$11,456 | clears the bar | $35,750 | 3.1 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $51,172 | +$16,363 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 74% of students receive Pell grants · 52% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.