University of South Carolina-Union Outcomes

Graduates leave with a median debt of $11,000, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of about 33% based on their $33,699 median income after ten years. Monthly loan payments of $117 consume roughly 4% of typical graduate earnings, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 96.4% employment rate reflects strong job placement in local industries and practical career training. Many graduates enter healthcare support, manufacturing, and service sectors that anchor Union County's economy. The low debt burden gives graduates flexibility to start families and buy homes without crushing financial pressure. This represents a strong return on investment for a two-year regional campus focused on workforce development.