Median Earnings (1yr)
$47,710
11th percentile (40th in SC)
Sample Size
180
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How South University-Columbia graduates compare to all programs nationally

South University-Columbia graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all health and medical administrative services masters programs nationally.

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 South Carolina

Health and Medical Administrative Services masters's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
South University-Columbia$47,710$54,350
University of South Carolina-Columbia$64,216$76,272
Medical University of South Carolina$63,322
Strayer University-South Carolina$46,948$48,777
National Median$68,718

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$12,688$64,216
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
$63,322
Strayer University-South Carolina
Greenville
$13,920$46,948

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 University-Columbia, approximately 58% 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.