Accounting at South University-Savannah
Associate'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 Georgia
Accounting associates's programs at peer institutions in Georgia (32 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South University-Savannah | $26,968* | $30,191 | $13,557* | — |
| Gwinnett Technical College | $40,820* | $38,181 | $17,919* | 0.44 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | $39,265* | — | —* | — |
| West Georgia Technical College | $28,346* | $31,769 | —* | — |
| North Georgia Technical College | $26,968* | $34,722 | —* | — |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee | $26,189* | $23,396 | $13,557* | 0.52 |
| National Median | $37,000* | — | $19,354* | 0.52 |
Other Accounting Programs in Georgia
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Georgia schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville | $3,356 | $40,820 | $17,919 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome | $3,132 | $39,265 | — |
| West Georgia Technical College Waco | $3,122 | $28,346 | — |
| North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville | $3,162 | $26,968 | — |
| Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee Chamblee | $11,330 | $26,189 | $13,557 |
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, approximately 72% 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 7 similar programs in GA. Actual outcomes may vary.