Public Health at South University-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 9 graduates a year
South University-Columbia graduates in public health earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South University-Columbia Compares for Public Health
All 215 colleges reporting public health 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $101,771 | $109,215 | #1 | $45,921 |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,161 | $88,295 | #4 | $76,451 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,522 | $81,459 | #8 | $36,300 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $87,217 | $76,425 | #15 | $44,809 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $86,855 | $94,875 | #2 | $74,771 |
| 6 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $85,266 | $89,903 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 7 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $84,790 | $83,306 | #6 | $59,207 |
| 8 | Elon University Elon, NC | $81,153 | $87,089 | #5 | $42,088 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,113 | $69,431 | #30 | $36,540 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $78,928 | $83,220 | #7 | $36,181 |
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| 196 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $45,993 | $52,206 | #152 | $34,789 |
| 197 | South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL | $45,993 | $48,954 | #180 | $34,789 |
| 198 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $45,993 | $47,612 | #187 | $34,789 |
| 199 | South University-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,993 | $50,999 | #164 | $34,789 |
| 200 | South University-Tampa Tampa, FL | $45,993 | $48,954 | #181 | $34,789 |
| 201 | South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA | $45,993 | $41,881 | #212 | $34,789 |
| 202 | South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $45,993 | $41,881 | #213 | $34,789 |
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 | $91,363 | $77,635 | #304 of 966 |
| Information Science/Studies | $58,915 | $44,682 | #134 of 148 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,445 | $43,773 | #1008 of 1176 |
| Legal Support Services | $49,335 | $36,900 | #22 of 32 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $47,390 | $36,654 | #137 of 156 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $46,885 | $39,722 | #252 of 275 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,322 | $37,713 | #578 of 660 |
| Psychology | $39,694 | $28,684 | #971 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South University-Columbia public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,789 one year after graduating and $45,993 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South University-Columbia rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, South University-Columbia ranks #199 by median pay four years after graduation, and #164 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at South University-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,888.
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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.