Median Earnings (1yr)
$113,849
36th percentile (60th in GA)
Sample Size
168
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How South University-Savannah Online graduates compare to all programs nationally

South University-Savannah Online graduates earn $114k, placing them in the 36th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing grad-cert 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 Georgia

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
South University-Savannah Online$113,849$108,725
South University-Savannah$113,849$108,725
Herzing University-Atlanta$107,900
Georgia State University$107,220
National Median$116,488

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

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
South University-Savannah
Savannah
$18,238$113,849
Herzing University-Atlanta
Atlanta
$13,420$107,900
Georgia State University
Atlanta
$8,478$107,220

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-Savannah Online, approximately 76% 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.