Education at Anderson University
Anderson, SC · Master's Degree · about 65 graduates a year
Anderson University graduates in education earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Anderson University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 191 | Clarke University Dubuque, IA | $53,412 | $56,183 | #173 | $52,043 |
| 192 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $53,089 | $49,649 | #209 | $46,637 |
| 193 | Union University Jackson, TN | $53,072 | $57,975 | #153 | $48,394 |
| 194 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $53,016 | $58,787 | #142 | $49,149 |
| 195 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $52,820 | $57,700 | #158 | $48,419 |
| 196 | Belhaven University Jackson, MS | $52,725 | $63,972 | #85 | $44,858 |
| 197 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $52,477 | $47,246 | #213 | $51,007 |
Other Majors at Anderson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,508 | $107,986 | #315 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,271 | $62,257 | #537 of 861 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,725 | $75,008 | #44 of 115 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $62,447 | $58,751 | #351 of 453 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $60,804 | $52,524 | #168 of 285 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Anderson University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,149 one year after graduating and $53,016 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Anderson University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Anderson University ranks #194 by median pay four years after graduation, and #142 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Anderson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.