University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC · Public · 2,962 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$52K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$21K
Graduation rate
44%
Acceptance rate
79%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
40%
Earnings (all students)
$44K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Suburb: Large |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 29801 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$26K
Federal aid / UG
$2K
Est. net price
$24K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1120 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 20.0 |
| First-year retention | 67% |
| SAT math (median) | 520 |
| Undergraduate composition | 57% White · 22% Black · 10% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.usca.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $62K | $19K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $39K | $26K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $33K | $22K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $30K | $19K |
| Sociology. | $29K | $20K |
| Biology, General. | $26K | $22K |
| Psychology, General. | $25K | $23K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $25K | $26K |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $21K | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $15K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — SC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13K | 79% | $17K | $69K |
| Clemson University | $16K | 88% | $17K | $79K |
| College of Charleston | $13K | 65% | $15K | $63K |
| Trident Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Coastal Carolina University | $12K | 54% | $15K | $55K |
| Greenville Technical College | $6K | 17% | $9K | $43K |
| Midlands Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $7K | — | $8K | $40K |
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