Median Earnings (1yr)
$102,397
38th percentile (60th in AL)
Sample Size
2334
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How South University-Montgomery graduates compare to all programs nationally

South University-Montgomery graduates earn $102k, placing them in the 38th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing 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 Alabama

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Alabama (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
South University-Montgomery$102,397$106,747
Samford University$156,772$109,173
University of South Alabama$104,698$110,910
University of Mobile$103,794
University of Alabama at Birmingham$103,147$107,668
Herzing University-Birmingham$103,068$118,306
National Median$106,264

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Alabama

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Alabama schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Samford University
Birmingham
$38,144$156,772
University of South Alabama
Mobile
$9,676$104,698
University of Mobile
Mobile
$26,120$103,794
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
$8,832$103,147
Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham
$13,420$103,068

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-Montgomery, approximately 70% 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.