University of South Carolina-Lancaster
Lancaster, South Carolina · Public · 668 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,036 | +$9,227 | clears the bar | $9,992 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $41,647 | +$6,838 | clears the bar | $10,624 | 1.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $65,139 | +$30,330 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 10% of students receive Pell grants · 25% 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.