Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 27.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 25.2%
- Retention Rate
- 70.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $37,981
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $28,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 19.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $297/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $50,606 | $30,717 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $47,729 | |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $41,565 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $41,025 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Master | $40,697 | $41,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $27,000 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $26,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $29,685 | $30,031 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor | $28,381 | $31,031 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor | $27,500 | $31,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor | $24,808 | $28,312 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $24,615 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $24,615 | $31,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Savannah State graduates face significant financial challenges after college. The median debt of $28,000 creates monthly payments of $297, consuming nearly 10% of typical first-year earnings of $28,735. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 exceeds recommended levels. The low loan repayment rate of just 19.53% signals widespread financial difficulty among alumni. Many graduates enter public service, education, and marine science fields that offer meaningful work but modest starting salaries. The 93.3% employment rate shows graduates find jobs, but median 10-year earnings of $37,981 remain below the national average for college graduates. Despite strong career placement, this represents a weak return on investment.