Is University of South Carolina-Sumter worth it?

Sumter, SC · Public · 2-year

University of South Carolina-Sumter is a public, two-year institution in Sumter, South Carolina (small city). It awarded 187 degrees in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences.

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Federal context for University of South Carolina-Sumter

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$18,541

Median earnings 4 years after

$36,240

Median earnings 10 years after

$42,437

Average net price

$7,712

Completion rate

39%

Completions (2024)

187

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

716

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$18,517$35,87145

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesAssociate187

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Retail Trade21%143
Health Care and Social Assistance14%99
Educational Services12%80
Accommodation and Food Services10%67
Finance and Insurance9%64
Manufacturing8%54
Public Administration7%49
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services6%39

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Sources: federal figures for University of South Carolina-Sumter. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page