University of South Carolina-Lancaster
Lancaster, South Carolina · Public
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,306 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,462 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,072 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,310 |
| $110k and up | $13,884 |
| All families (average) | $9,801 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
Earnings are measured four years after completion when available. Where four-year earnings are suppressed, one-year earnings are shown and marked 1-year earnings. One-year and four-year figures reflect different career stages and should not be compared as if measured at the same time.
3 of 5 programs could be assessed 60% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and General Studies | Associate's Degree | $44,036 | +$9,227 | clears the bar | $9,992 | 1.1 yrs | 125 |
| Business | Associate's Degree | $41,647 | +$6,838 | clears the bar | $10,624 | 1.6 yrs | 27 |
| Nursing | Associate's Degree | $65,139 1-year earnings | +$30,330 | clears the bar | insufficient data | insufficient data | 15 |
| Criminal Justice | Associate's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 15 |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion where available (programs shown with a 1-year figure are marked), compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.