Business Administration, Management and Operations at South College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Tennessee
Business Administration, Management and Operations bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Tennessee (38 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College | $42,938* | $48,198 | — | — |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $59,147* | $68,864 | $20,500 | 0.35 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $58,859* | $51,442 | $29,750 | 0.51 |
| Rhodes College | $58,550* | $72,782 | $22,240 | 0.38 |
| Union University | $58,201* | $36,947 | $33,333 | 0.57 |
| Bryan College-Dayton | $52,528* | — | $27,000 | 0.51 |
| National Median | $45,703* | — | $26,000 | 0.57 |
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Tennessee
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Tennessee schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville | $13,484 | $59,147 | $20,500 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University Athens | $29,264 | $58,859 | $29,750 |
| Rhodes College Memphis | $54,892 | $58,550 | $22,240 |
| Union University Jackson | $38,450 | $58,201 | $33,333 |
| Bryan College-Dayton Dayton | $18,900 | $52,528 | $27,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At South College, approximately 50% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 28 similar programs in TN. Actual outcomes may vary.