Public Institution
Lander University
Lander University's campus is located in Greenwood, South Carolina. As a smaller public university, Lander cultivates a close-knit community among its students. Its athletic teams compete in NCAA Division II, providing a spirited atmosphere on campus.
Programs
12
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,722
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
41/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$11,700
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $21,300/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Lander University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 40% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $11,868 | $47,472 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,130 | $44,520 |
| $48K – $75K | $14,297 | $57,188 |
| $75K – $110K | $16,757 | $67,028 |
| $110K+ | $17,836 | $71,344 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $11,700 | $46,800 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Lander University
12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
82
|
$78,485/yr | High | 14.0x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
67
|
$59,232/yr | Very High | 11.7x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
54
|
$37,208/yr | High | 10.0x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
48
|
$39,601/yr | High | 7.6x |
| History Compare across schools → |
43
|
$36,613/yr | High | 8.4x |
|
Biology
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34
|
$32,422/yr | High | 5.9x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
33
|
$31,243/yr | High | 8.2x |
|
Health & Physical Education
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31
|
$27,155/yr | Moderate | 7.8x |
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Psychology
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28
|
$26,626/yr | High | 7.3x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
26
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$25,271/yr | High | 4.4x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
24
|
$21,605/yr | Moderate | 6.4x |
|
Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
19
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$25,204/yr | Low | 7.4x |
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