University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, South Carolina · Public · 2,962 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,987 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,435 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,440 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,046 |
| $110k and up | $17,502 |
| All families (average) | $11,641 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $62,849 | +$28,040 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,908 | +$24,099 | clears the bar | $23,828 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,231 | +$43,422 | clears the bar | $23,667 | 0.5 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $43,178 | +$8,369 | clears the bar | $27,500 | 3.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,728 | +$8,919 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 2.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,163 | +$10,354 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,363 | +$10,554 | clears the bar | $25,874 | 2.5 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,530 | +$14,721 | clears the bar | $26,882 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,203 | +$23,394 | clears the bar | $25,802 | 1.1 yrs |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $60,091 | +$25,282 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $31,931 | -$2,878 | falls short | $20,552 | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $38,980 | +$4,171 | clears the bar | $26,688 | 6.4 yrs |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $59,965 | +$25,156 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.