Information Science/Studies at South University-Savannah

South University-Savannah's Information Science program carries debt levels that should immediately concern any parent: graduates owe roughly double what their peers at other Georgia schools owe ($52,173 vs. $28,000 state median). While first-year earnings of $44,682 trail most competitors—landing in just the 10th percentile nationally—the program does show stronger performance within Georgia, reaching the 40th percentile among state programs. The 36% earnings growth to $60,708 by year four suggests graduates eventually find their footing, though they're still earning less than peers from Kennesaw State or Georgia Southern managed in their first year.

The real challenge here is the debt burden. Even with solid earnings growth, graduates start with debt exceeding their first-year salary, putting them in the 6th percentile nationally for debt levels—meaning 94% of similar programs saddle students with less debt. For a family considering this program, the math is straightforward: your child would likely graduate owing $24,000 more than if they attended Georgia Southern while earning $8,000 less initially.

The 72% Pell grant rate indicates this school serves many students with financial need, which makes the high debt particularly troubling. Unless your family has compelling reasons to choose South University-Savannah specifically, other Georgia options offer better value—especially the state's public universities, which deliver comparable or better earnings with roughly half the debt.