University of South Carolina-Lancaster

Lancaster, SC · Public · 649 students · Visit Website

The University of South Carolina-Lancaster provides career training programs, many of which are offered online in partnership with ed2go, allowing for flexible, self-paced learning. These programs cover a wide range of fields, including healthcare, construction and trades, IT, and business, with many leading to industry-recognized certifications. The school also offers a CNA to BSN Pathway Program to help certified nursing assistants advance their education and move into nursing leadership roles, addressing a community need for skilled nurses. Additionally, USC Lancaster provides career services like coaching, resume writing, mock interviews, and internship placement, and utilizes the Handshake platform to connect students and alumni with employers.

Programs Analyzed

2

Avg Grad Earnings

$44,067/yr

Avg TradeSchoolOutlook Score

54/100

Tuition (In-State)

$7,558/yr
Out-of-state: $18,238/yr

All Programs at University of South Carolina-Lancaster

2 trade programs at University of South Carolina, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.

Program Score Earnings Debt 10yr ROI AI Risk Job Market
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
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76 $65,139/yr 42.1x High Very Large
292 openings/yr
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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33 $22,995/yr $9,992 14.2x Low Medium
13 openings/yr

Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.

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About This Data

TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 2 trade and vocational programs at University of South Carolina-Lancaster using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).

The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034 (employment projections). Last updated 2026.