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School guide · Aiken, SC

University of South Carolina Aiken

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

University of South Carolina Aiken reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

These figures describe the institution and specific historical student groups. Use a current written quote and a personalized aid estimate to compare the exact program you want.

Annual in-state tuition and fees$10,760AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$21,218AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$11,641AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants39%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Eligibility depends on the exact program and your circumstances. Ask the financial-aid office about federal aid, and check the South Carolina workforce training source for workforce-funded options. A school listing or a historic Pell percentage does not guarantee assistance.

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Connect training to the work

Related career paths

These occupations are connected to reported subjects through the federal education-to-occupation crosswalk. The connection helps you explore; it does not mean a particular award qualifies you for every role.

Sources: NCES CIP 2020–SOC 2018 crosswalk and O*NET 31.0. Some roles require additional education, work experience or licensing.

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

No matching field-and-credential record was found in the imported Scorecard snapshot. This is a data gap, not evidence of poor outcomes.

Plan support around attendance

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Aiken city, South Carolina

Median monthly gross rent$1,1802020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$54
Median household income$76,7462020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$5,591
Resident population estimate32,5212020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±32
South Carolina price level93.7BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 93.7 is approximately 6.3% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Questions to ask before applying

  1. Is the exact program and award I want currently accepting students at this campus?
  2. What is the full written cost for my start date, and which expenses are additional?
  3. What portfolio, lab work or practical projects will you complete?
  4. Does the tuition include certification exam vouchers and retakes?
  5. Which prerequisites and equipment are needed before the first class?
  6. Where can I read the current catalog, enrollment agreement and refund policy?

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Other options in the area

These institutions in South Carolina share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Public institution

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville, SC

Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design

23 reported subjects

About 5 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Denmark Technical College

Denmark, SC

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design

10 reported subjects

About 41 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, SC

Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

36 reported subjects

About 46 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood, SC

Beauty & wellness · Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

34 reported subjects

About 48 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 218645. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.