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University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Public · General
University of South Carolina Aiken is a public institution in Aiken, SC. With a 80% admission rate and 1,200 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 2,805 students, offers 12 programs with earnings data, and has a 41% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
80%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,200
Enrollment
2,805
Completion Rate
41%
Cost of Attendance
$20,922
In-State Tuition
$10,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,218
Programs
12
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 12 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($21K)
Showing 12 of 12 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,714 | $77,864 | $20,922 | 3.5x | |
| 2 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,091 | — | $20,922 | 2.9x | |
| 3 | Applied MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,965 | $72,995 | $20,922 | 2.9x | |
| 4 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,816 | $56,391 | $20,922 | 2.1x | |
| 5 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,667 | $40,901 | $20,922 | 1.8x | |
| 6 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,654 | $37,483 | $20,922 | 1.7x | |
| 7 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,314 | $49,899 | $20,922 | 1.5x | |
| 8 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $31,121 | $37,835 | $20,922 | 1.5x | |
| 9 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $29,438 | $40,850 | $20,922 | 1.4x | |
| 10 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $27,546 | — | $20,922 | 1.3x | |
| 11 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,467 | $52,499 | $20,922 | 1.2x | |
| 12 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $19,963 | $28,243 | $20,922 | 1.0x |