Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions at South University-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Master's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
South University-Columbia graduates in mental and social health services and allied professions earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 113% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South University-Columbia Compares for Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
All 204 colleges reporting mental and social health services and allied professions 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 | Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY | $100,714 | $95,859 | #2 | $90,987 |
| 2 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $91,866 | $98,035 | #1 | $78,566 |
| 3 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $84,511 | $74,054 | #13 | $56,852 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $83,218 | $81,761 | #5 | $67,518 |
| 5 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $82,962 | $75,544 | #11 | $77,108 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $80,953 | $73,662 | #15 | $57,169 |
| 7 | The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX | $80,384 | $81,727 | #6 | $73,181 |
| 8 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $79,789 | $84,128 | #3 | $69,328 |
| 9 | Bowie State University Bowie, MD | $79,149 | $69,462 | #30 | $58,606 |
| 10 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $79,114 | $69,668 | #28 | $69,427 |
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| 157 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $55,344 | $58,907 | #118 | $44,672 |
| 158 | South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL | $55,052 | $58,596 | #128 | $41,585 |
| 159 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $55,052 | $56,990 | #150 | $41,585 |
| 160 | South University-Columbia Columbia, SC | $55,052 | $61,044 | #93 | $41,585 |
| 161 | South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA | $55,052 | $50,130 | #193 | $41,585 |
| 162 | South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $55,052 | $50,130 | #194 | $41,585 |
| 163 | Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | $55,005 | $58,699 | #123 | $47,839 |
Other Majors at South University-Columbia by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,307 | $102,397 | #248 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,209 | $59,169 | #749 of 861 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $65,167 | $47,710 | #180 of 211 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,950 | $41,898 | #99 of 115 |
| Public Administration | $47,649 | $45,666 | #240 of 243 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South University-Columbia mental and social health services and allied professions graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,585 one year after graduating and $55,052 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South University-Columbia rank for mental and social health services and allied professions?
Among 204 colleges reporting earnings for mental and social health services and allied professions graduates, South University-Columbia ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #93 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mental and social health services and allied professions at South University-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for mental and social health services and allied professions ($59,571), and the median federal debt at graduation is $62,262.
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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.