Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 65.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 71.0%
- Retention Rate
- 82.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,101
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,700
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 57.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $283/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $61,020 | $34,707 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $57,657 | $25,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $50,231 | $27,177 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $45,852 | $23,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $27,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $38,134 | $20,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $37,748 | $23,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $37,363 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $36,275 | $27,000 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor | $35,810 | $34,730 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $33,637 |
Outcomes Overview
Anderson graduates earn a median of $42,101 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 63%. Monthly loan payments of $283 consume about 8% of typical graduate income. The university's strong ties to healthcare, education, and business sectors help explain the 96.9% employment rate. Many graduates enter teaching, nursing, and corporate roles throughout South Carolina and the Southeast. The 57.6% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle with debt management despite solid employment prospects. While the employment rate exceeds national averages, the earnings lag behind many private universities. Anderson delivers an average return on investment, particularly strong for students pursuing education or ministry careers.