Median Earnings (1yr)
$41,585
18th percentile (40th in VA)
Sample Size
170
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How South University-Richmond graduates compare to all programs nationally

South University-Richmond graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 18th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions 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 Virginia

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions masters's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
South University-Richmond$41,585$43,411
Virginia Commonwealth University$77,108
Marymount University$55,202$65,251
Liberty University$45,136
Eastern Mennonite University$44,202
South University-Virginia Beach$41,585$43,411
National Median$48,165

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$16,458$77,108
Marymount University
Arlington
$39,050$55,202
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$21,222$45,136
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg
$41,860$44,202
South University-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$18,238$41,585

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-Richmond, approximately 41% 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.