University of South Carolina-Sumter: programs, outcomes and local jobs

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716
students enrolled
175
degrees and certificates a year
39%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,712
average net price a year
Tuition $7,158 in state, $17,838 out of state
$36,439
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,437
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 100% | 175 |
AI and data programs
University of South Carolina-Sumter reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around University of South Carolina-Sumter
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Sumter County, where the college is.
34
open professional jobs
3
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.8%
unemployment in Sumter County
2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier
$55,990
median household income
Sumter County
33%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.0% unemployment among them
Hiring most: Eaton (8), Abacus Technology (7), Charter Communications (2), Unifirst (2), Adams Outdoor Advertising (1), Adams-Outdoor (1), Americold (1), Clean Harbors (1).
What they hire for: Operations (10), Engineering (8), Sales (6), Finance (4), Clinical (3), Security (3). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Santee Lynches Workforce Development Board.
- Sumter Workforce CenterSumter · 803-774-1300 · Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed 12:00PM-1:00PM)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is University of South Carolina-Sumter?
- University of South Carolina-Sumter enrolls about 716 students and is a public 2-year institution in Sumter, South Carolina. It awards about 175 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at University of South Carolina-Sumter?
- 39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do University of South Carolina-Sumter graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,439 six years after entry and $42,437 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does University of South Carolina-Sumter offer AI or data science degrees?
- University of South Carolina-Sumter reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near University of South Carolina-Sumter?
- 34 open professional jobs are listed in Sumter County, 3 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. Eaton has the most openings.
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