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Best Colleges in the South (2026)

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Best Colleges in the South lists 500 nonprofit four-year institutions in the South. Schools are ordered by Azimuth's overall score for the South, highest first.

The score combines four pillars, weighted 30% return, 30% mobility, 20% access and 20% affordability, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page. The University of Texas at Arlington ranks 1st on this list and reports median earnings of $79,176 for its graduates four years after completing.

Public institutions account for 213 of the schools, or 43%, while private nonprofits make up the remaining 287.

The University of Texas at Arlington ranks 8th on Azimuth's composite ranking among the 1,467 public and private nonprofit four-year institutions Azimuth ranks nationally. Texas A & M International University posts the lowest average net price on the page, at $3,637.

Duke University reports the highest six-year completion rate, graduating 97% of its students within six years.

The ranked list

500 schools in list order
RankSchoolMedian earnings, 4 years after completionAverage net priceNet price, families under $30KAdmission rate
1The University of Texas at Arlington · Arlington, TX$79,176$13,951$11,89379.9%
The University of Texas at Arlington ranks 1st on this list and posts median earnings of $79,176 for its graduates four years after completing.
2The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX$79,115$19,857$12,55326.6%
With a six-year completion rate of 89%, The University of Texas at Austin admits 27% of applicants.
3The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX$53,888$4,831$3,78594.2%
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley carries an average net price of $4,831 and reports median earnings of $53,888 for its graduates four years after completing.
4University of Houston · Houston, TX$68,091$14,276$10,92973.9%
University of Houston ranks 13th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 65% of its students within six years.
5Florida International University · Miami, FL$62,192$9,288$7,00354.7%
Florida International University reports median earnings of $62,192 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $9,288.
6University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL$61,355$10,411$5,81640.1%
Admitting 40% of applicants, University of Central Florida shows a six-year completion rate of 78%.
7Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA$68,306$15,048$12,23569.2%
Kennesaw State University ranks 7th on this list and posts median earnings of $68,306 for its graduates four years after completing.
8Texas A&M University-College Station · College Station, TX$76,234$21,315$12,78457.4%
Texas A&M University-College Station reports an average net price of $21,315 and graduates 84% of its students within six years.
9University of Florida · Gainesville, FL$77,321$6,541$1,98224.2%
University of Florida posts median earnings of $77,321 for its graduates four years after completing and admits 24% of applicants.
10George Mason University · Fairfax, VA$78,425$17,915$11,94287.5%
With an average net price of $17,915, George Mason University reports a six-year completion rate of 68%.
11The University of Texas at San Antonio · San Antonio, TX$60,333$10,836$7,87086.8%
The University of Texas at San Antonio ranks 34th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and posts median earnings of $60,333 for its graduates four years after completing.
12The University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, TX$58,771$9,403$7,86399.9%
The University of Texas at El Paso admits 100% of applicants and reports median earnings of $58,771 for its graduates four years after completing.
13Texas State University · San Marcos, TX$58,786$16,805$12,71589.3%
Texas State University reports median earnings of $58,786 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $16,805.
14University of North Texas · Denton, TX$58,743$15,649$12,31172.2%
With a six-year completion rate of 61%, University of North Texas ranks 14th on this list and admits 72% of applicants.
15Georgia State University · Atlanta, GA$58,898$15,931$13,78755.4%
Georgia State University posts an average net price of $15,931 and median earnings of $58,898 for its graduates four years after completing.
16Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · Atlanta, GA$119,180$12,116$7,66614.1%
Graduates of Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus earn a median of $119,180 four years after completing, and the school admits 14% of applicants.
17University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC$81,033$11,655$2,00415.3%
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks 50th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a six-year completion rate of 91%.
18Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN$101,204$15,846$3,4145.9%
A private nonprofit university in Nashville, Vanderbilt University reports median earnings of $101,204 for its graduates four years after completing.
19University of South Florida · Tampa, FL$62,079$9,812$4,12243.2%
University of South Florida graduates earn a median of $62,079 four years after completing, and the school admits 43% of applicants.
20Rice University · Houston, TX$110,080$13,370$5,8278.0%
Rice University has an average net price of $13,370 and a six-year completion rate of 95%.
21Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL$66,924$11,297$5,93824.2%
Florida State University ranks 65th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $66,924 for its graduates four years after completing.
22Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD$117,419$18,809$4286.4%
Johns Hopkins University admits 6% of applicants and reports an average net price of $428 for families earning under $30,000.
23University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD$84,365$15,678$2,96244.8%
University of Maryland-College Park graduates earn a median of $84,365 four years after completing, and the school has a six-year completion rate of 89%.
24University of Houston-Downtown · Houston, TX$60,550$10,542$9,43990.0%
Ranking 24th on this list, University of Houston-Downtown reports an average net price of $10,542 and an admission rate of 90%.
25The University of Texas at Dallas · Richardson, TX$76,497$18,267$12,81465.1%
The University of Texas at Dallas reports median earnings of $76,497 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $18,267.
26University of Virginia-Main Campus · Charlottesville, VA$91,448$21,565$8,17416.8%
With a six-year completion rate of 96%, University of Virginia-Main Campus admits 17% of applicants and ranks 77th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
27Duke University · Durham, NC$115,722$29,612$7355.7%
Duke University posts median earnings of $115,722 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $735 for families earning under $30,000.
28Liberty University · Lynchburg, VA$57,700$29,357$30,66799.0%
Liberty University ranks 28th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 65% and an admission rate of 99%.
29Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College · Baton Rouge, LA$66,893$19,151$13,05673.3%
Graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn a median of $66,893 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $19,151.
30Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX$66,144$19,070$12,45772.7%
Texas Tech University admits 73% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $66,144 four years after completing.
31Texas A & M International University · Laredo, TX$50,288$3,637$3,09744.4%
An average net price of $3,637 coincides with median earnings of $50,288 for graduates of Texas A & M International University four years after completing.
32University of Georgia · Athens, GA$74,144$13,936$8,08537.7%
University of Georgia ranks 95th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its six-year completion rate is 90%.
33University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC$65,370$15,435$10,35779.6%
With an admission rate of 80%, University of North Carolina at Charlotte reports median earnings of $65,370 for its graduates four years after completing.
34North Carolina State University at Raleigh · Raleigh, NC$75,943$17,303$6,38241.7%
North Carolina State University at Raleigh posts an average net price of $6,382 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $75,943 four years after completing.
35Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL$59,690$8,752$3,02266.1%
Florida Atlantic University ranks 35th on this list, with median earnings of $59,690 for its graduates four years after completing.
36University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus · Norman, OK$73,280$15,300$10,50976.6%
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus admits 77% of applicants, and its six-year completion rate is 75%.
37Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA$85,647$24,953$11,68954.8%
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University reports median earnings of $85,647 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 86%.
38Towson University · Towson, MD$65,610$17,413$6,96282.0%
With an average net price of $17,413, Towson University admits 82% of applicants and ranks 114th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
39Prairie View A & M University · Prairie View, TX$60,602$13,570$12,12079.3%
Prairie View A & M University graduates 43% of its students within six years and posts an average net price of $12,120 for families earning under $30,000.
40Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX$57,044$16,404$12,47490.3%
Sam Houston State University ranks 40th on this list, with median earnings of $57,044 for its graduates four years after completing.
41Texas Woman's University · Denton, TX$64,179$11,963$9,94896.1%
A public university in Denton, Texas Woman's University has an admission rate of 96% and a six-year completion rate of 49%.
42Georgetown University · Washington, DC$119,773$40,815$5,06412.9%
Georgetown University reports median earnings of $119,773 for its graduates four years after completing, and admits 13% of applicants.
43Emory University · Atlanta, GA$90,139$22,585$7,36310.7%
Emory University admits 11% of applicants and reports an average net price of $7,363 for families earning under $30,000.
44Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA$62,342$15,267$12,16287.9%
Ranking 124th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, Georgia Southern University posts a six-year completion rate of 55%.
45The University of Tennessee-Knoxville · Knoxville, TN$67,631$18,976$10,02941.6%
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville reports median earnings of $67,631 for its graduates four years after completing and admits 42% of applicants.
46Oklahoma State University-Main Campus · Stillwater, OK$65,492$17,447$12,24375.0%
With an average net price of $17,447, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates 68% of its students within six years.
47North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC$56,996$10,846$8,22349.9%
North Carolina A & T State University ranks 47th on this list and reports an average net price of $8,223 for families earning under $30,000.
48Morgan State University · Baltimore, MD$62,308$14,985$9,58582.2%
Morgan State University admits 82% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $62,308 four years after completing.
49University of Houston-Clear Lake · Houston, TX$59,865$15,563$7,33090.5%
University of Houston-Clear Lake reports median earnings of $59,865 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $15,563.
50Albany State University · Albany, GA$54,096$11,898$10,693Not reported
With a six-year completion rate of 31%, Albany State University ranks 50th on this list and carries an average net price of $10,693 for families earning under $30,000.
51Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VA$64,472$14,638$9,73990.4%
Old Dominion University admits 90% of applicants and posts median earnings of $64,472 for its graduates four years after completing.
52University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL$59,418$10,154$6,64753.2%
University of North Florida ranks 158th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, alongside an average net price of $10,154.
53Lamar University · Beaumont, TX$66,816$9,366$7,56886.4%
Graduates of Lamar University earn a median of $66,816 four years after completing, and the school reports a six-year completion rate of 37%.
54University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC$51,594$10,965$7,30588.5%
University of North Carolina at Greensboro has an admission rate of 89% and an average net price of $7,305 for families earning under $30,000.
55The University of Texas at Tyler · Tyler, TX$68,633$13,323$10,30794.0%
The University of Texas at Tyler posts a six-year completion rate of 54% and median earnings of $68,633 for its graduates four years after completing.
56University of Maryland-Baltimore County · Baltimore, MD$74,396$16,467$5,08772.4%
An average net price of $16,467 and a six-year completion rate of 70% accompany University of Maryland-Baltimore County's rank of 56th on this list.
57Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, FL$52,657$13,739$13,29920.6%
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University admits 21% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $52,657 four years after completing.
58University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL$67,723$9,364$4,81558.2%
A public institution, University of West Florida has an admission rate of 58% and an average net price of $4,815 for families earning under $30,000.
59University of North Texas at Dallas · Dallas, TX$62,574$6,420$4,71384.5%
University of North Texas at Dallas reports median earnings of $62,574 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $6,420.
60Berea College · Berea, KY$42,924$6,106$5,42819.3%
Berea College ranks 166th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its six-year completion rate is 58%.
61University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, LA$58,638$13,530$11,15787.0%
University of Louisiana at Lafayette reports median earnings of $58,638 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $13,530.
62Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA$64,703$23,433$17,51292.6%
With a six-year completion rate of 63%, Virginia Commonwealth University admits 93% of applicants and ranks 171st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
63University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC$67,741$22,811$12,63460.2%
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates 79% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $67,741 four years after completing.
64Washington and Lee University · Lexington, VA$100,514$23,781-$1,77714.0%
A private nonprofit university in Lexington, Washington and Lee University has an admission rate of 14% and reports median earnings of $100,514 for its graduates four years after completing.
65University of Mississippi · University, MS$66,243$13,314$8,94596.6%
University of Mississippi ranks 65th on this list and posts an average net price of $8,945 for families earning under $30,000.
66East Carolina University · Greenville, NC$60,888$15,739$10,04689.2%
Graduates of East Carolina University earn a median of $60,888 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate stands at 63%.
67East Texas A&M University · Commerce, TX$57,494$11,841$9,70992.2%
East Texas A&M University admits 92% of applicants and reports an average net price of $11,841, with a six-year completion rate of 43%.
68Dalton State College · Dalton, GA$52,160$5,012$3,962Not reported
With an average net price of $5,012, Dalton State College reports median earnings of $52,160 for its graduates four years after completing.
69Southwestern Oklahoma State University · Weatherford, OK$57,954$14,459$10,987Not reported
Southwestern Oklahoma State University ranks 191st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 40% of its students within six years.
70Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC$92,943$28,719$6,52521.7%
Wake Forest University reports median earnings of $92,943 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 22%.
71William & Mary · Williamsburg, VA$80,445$19,096$3,10634.1%
A public university in Williamsburg, William & Mary has a six-year completion rate of 89% and an average net price of $3,106 for families earning under $30,000.
72University of Louisville · Louisville, KY$67,853$17,988$15,13879.4%
University of Louisville admits 79% of applicants and reports median earnings of $67,853 for its graduates four years after completing.
73James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA$70,627$23,322$11,44471.5%
James Madison University reports median earnings of $70,627 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 80%.
74University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR$68,890$18,209$14,31974.3%
With an admission rate of 74%, University of Arkansas admits a large majority of applicants and shows an average net price of $18,209.
75University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY$65,922$18,851$12,18292.9%
University of Kentucky graduates 71% of its students within six years and carries an average net price of $12,182 for families earning under $30,000.
76Texas Southern University · Houston, TX$55,112$16,590$16,43796.9%
Texas Southern University ranks 76th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 22% and median earnings of $55,112 four years after completing.
77Winston-Salem State University · Winston-Salem, NC$56,396$13,479$11,46378.3%
Winston-Salem State University holds an average net price of $13,479 and reports median earnings of $56,396 for its graduates across all fields.
78University of Memphis · Memphis, TN$57,507$12,397$10,60772.0%
University of Memphis admits 72% of applicants and posts an average net price of $10,607 for families earning under $30,000.
79Southern University and A & M College · Baton Rouge, LA$54,666$20,077$19,04735.1%
Southern University and A & M College ranks 227th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a six-year completion rate of 27%.
80The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · Houston, TX$101,125Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports median earnings of $101,125 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 228th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
81Clemson University · Clemson, SC$75,142$22,253$13,60738.3%
Clemson University graduates 87% of its students within six years and shows an average net price of $13,607 for families earning under $30,000.
82The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL$70,439$22,420$19,16976.7%
The University of Alabama ranks 82nd on this list, with median earnings of $70,439 four years after completing and an admission rate of 77%.
83Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN$54,525$13,359$9,28969.1%
Middle Tennessee State University carries an average net price of $13,359 and reports a six-year completion rate of 54%.
84Capitol Technology University · Laurel, MD$104,028$22,102$19,68274.4%
Capitol Technology University, a private nonprofit institution, reports median earnings of $104,028 for its graduates four years after completing.
85University of Delaware · Newark, DE$77,675$17,799$10,90170.6%
University of Delaware reports median earnings of $77,675 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $17,799.
86George Washington University · Washington, DC$95,967$36,586$17,44047.1%
George Washington University admits 47% of applicants and graduates 84% of its students within six years.
87University of Alabama in Huntsville · Huntsville, AL$81,045$18,796$16,19268.6%
University of Alabama in Huntsville ranks 87th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 64%.
88University of North Georgia · Dahlonega, GA$55,974$9,823$6,98167.9%
With an average net price of $9,823, University of North Georgia also reports median earnings of $55,974 for its graduates four years after completing.
89North American University · Stafford, TX$56,795$18,721$18,720Not reported
North American University has an average net price of $18,720 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 32%.
90Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL$59,369$12,568$8,22063.4%
Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 259th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and admits 63% of applicants.
91Tennessee Technological University · Cookeville, TN$57,413$14,246$9,81576.1%
Tennessee Technological University reports median earnings of $57,413 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $14,246.
92Auburn University · Auburn, AL$73,151$24,323$16,68145.9%
Auburn University admits 46% of applicants and reports median earnings of $73,151 for its graduates four years after completing.
93University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL$64,969$18,749$16,17288.2%
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranks 93rd on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 64%.
94University of West Georgia · Carrollton, GA$58,022$12,786$10,33951.6%
Admitting 52% of applicants, University of West Georgia has an average net price of $10,339 for families earning under $30,000.
95Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL$81,582$30,371$26,60373.2%
Nova Southeastern University reports median earnings of $81,582 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $30,371.
96Fayetteville State University · Fayetteville, NC$51,687$7,892$6,23382.2%
Fayetteville State University ranks 275th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and has an average net price of $7,892.
97Texas A&M University-San Antonio · San Antonio, TX$55,112$11,196$9,59692.8%
Texas A&M University-San Antonio reports median earnings of $55,112 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $11,196.
98Texas A&M University-Kingsville · Kingsville, TX$56,982$12,090$10,20790.9%
With a six-year completion rate of 42%, Texas A&M University-Kingsville ranks 98th on this list and shows an average net price of $12,090.
99Florida Polytechnic University · Lakeland, FL$86,952$11,853$8,81957.5%
Florida Polytechnic University admits 58% of applicants and posts median earnings of $86,952 for its graduates four years after completing.
100University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL$85,019$37,244$15,97818.9%
A private nonprofit university in Coral Gables, University of Miami ranks 285th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and has an admission rate of 19%.
101University of Richmond · University Of Richmond, VA$84,260$31,309$12,80822.2%
University of Richmond reports median earnings of $84,260 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 85%.
102Stephen F Austin State University · Nacogdoches, TX$55,013$14,260$10,31894.0%
Ranking 102nd on this list, Stephen F Austin State University has an average net price of $10,318 for families earning under $30,000.
103Norfolk State University · Norfolk, VA$52,371$15,282$12,80487.8%
Norfolk State University reports median earnings of $52,371 for its graduates four years after completing and an admission rate of 88%.
104Tarleton State University · Stephenville, TX$57,758$20,783$15,57489.6%
With a six-year completion rate of 48%, Tarleton State University ranks 293rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
105Augusta University · Augusta, GA$62,546$13,787$11,06486.4%
Augusta University admits 86% of applicants and has an average net price of $11,064 for families earning under $30,000.
106The University of Texas Permian Basin · Odessa, TX$63,864$12,723$11,93094.9%
Ranking 106th on this list, The University of Texas Permian Basin reports median earnings of $63,864 for its graduates four years after completing.
107Mississippi State University · Mississippi State, MS$59,311$17,595$14,33277.6%
A public university in Mississippi State, Mississippi State University has an admission rate of 78% and a six-year completion rate of 67%.
108Arkansas State University · Jonesboro, AR$56,631$12,366$10,09882.3%
Arkansas State University reports median earnings of $56,631 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $12,366.
109Gallaudet University · Washington, DC$55,195$15,845$14,12958.1%
Gallaudet University reports median earnings of $55,195 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $15,845.
110Jacksonville State University · Jacksonville, AL$55,318$14,279$12,47277.7%
A public university in Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University admits 78% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 55%.
111Midwestern State University · Wichita Falls, TX$62,250$11,656$8,85693.5%
Midwestern State University ranks 111th on this list and shows an average net price of $8,856 for families earning under $30,000.
112Valdosta State University · Valdosta, GA$56,067$10,945$9,37872.3%
Graduates of Valdosta State University earn a median of $56,067 four years after completing, and the school admits 72% of applicants.
113University of Tulsa · Tulsa, OK$79,396$15,000$5,57861.5%
University of Tulsa has a six-year completion rate of 72% and an average net price of $15,000.
114Bowie State University · Bowie, MD$65,066$19,298$17,07172.4%
Bowie State University reports median earnings of $65,066 for its graduates four years after completing, with an admission rate of 72%.
115Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, TX$59,765$15,225$11,44588.6%
With an average net price of $15,225, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ranks 310th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
116Coppin State University · Baltimore, MD$63,359$9,977$7,71445.8%
Coppin State University admits 46% of applicants and reports median earnings of $63,359 for its graduates four years after completing.
117Alabama A & M University · Normal, AL$54,018$17,621$16,50058.0%
A public university in Normal, Alabama A & M University posts a six-year completion rate of 24% and an average net price of $17,621.
118Virginia State University · Petersburg, VA$51,739$15,840$13,22088.6%
Virginia State University ranks 118th on this list, with median earnings of $51,739 for its graduates four years after completing.
119Appalachian State University · Boone, NC$54,010$16,836$9,32590.1%
Appalachian State University has an admission rate of 90% and an average net price of $9,325 for families earning under $30,000.
120Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX$95,051$40,892$23,54463.4%
Graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of $95,051 four years after completing, and the school reports a six-year completion rate of 84%.
121Middle Georgia State University · Macon, GA$62,068$12,361$10,66899.7%
Middle Georgia State University reports median earnings of $62,068 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $10,668 for families earning under $30,000.
122University of South Alabama · Mobile, AL$62,459$17,648$12,65771.0%
With a six-year completion rate of 53%, University of South Alabama ranks 122nd on this list and 329th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
123North Carolina Central University · Durham, NC$50,812$15,359$13,03287.0%
North Carolina Central University admits 87% of applicants and posts median earnings of $50,812 for its graduates four years after completing.
124Clayton State University · Morrow, GA$54,430$8,365$7,40568.5%
Clayton State University carries an average net price of $8,365, and its graduates earn a median of $54,430 four years after completing.
125Mississippi University for Women · Columbus, MS$62,987$12,411$10,67690.3%
Ranking 125th on this page, Mississippi University for Women shows a six-year completion rate of 47% and an average net price of $10,676 for families earning under $30,000.
126University of Central Oklahoma · Edmond, OK$54,402$18,309$15,27578.1%
University of Central Oklahoma reports median earnings of $54,402 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 78%.
127Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC$54,667$13,315$8,81681.8%
Graduates of Western Carolina University earn a median of $54,667 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate stands at 60%.
128University of North Carolina Wilmington · Wilmington, NC$61,925$20,109$10,77864.2%
University of North Carolina Wilmington ranks 128th on this list and 347th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $20,109.
129University of West Alabama · Livingston, AL$64,122$12,684$12,17942.7%
With an admission rate of 43%, University of West Alabama reports median earnings of $64,122 for its graduates four years after completing.
130West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV$64,952$15,634$9,45089.0%
West Virginia University posts a six-year completion rate of 65% and an average net price of $9,450 for families earning under $30,000.
131Texas A&M University-Victoria · Victoria, TX$57,364$8,109$5,31795.9%
Texas A&M University-Victoria admits 96% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $57,364 four years after completing.
132University of New Orleans · New Orleans, LA$56,037$12,384$11,53274.3%
Ranking 132nd on this page, University of New Orleans reports median earnings of $56,037 for its graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 38%.
133East Central University · Ada, OK$53,649$8,683$8,15158.2%
East Central University reports median earnings of $53,649 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $8,683.
134Citadel Military College of South Carolina · Charleston, SC$74,517$20,723$15,43022.7%
Citadel Military College of South Carolina, a public institution in Charleston, admits 23% of applicants and graduates 75% within six years.
135Our Lady of the Lake University · San Antonio, TX$55,876$16,442$16,236Not reported
Our Lady of the Lake University ranks 135th on this list and carries an average net price of $16,236 for families earning under $30,000.
136University of South Carolina-Upstate · Spartanburg, SC$55,994$13,557$11,61867.3%
University of South Carolina-Upstate posts a six-year completion rate of 43% and median earnings of $55,994 for its graduates four years after completing.
137Austin Peay State University · Clarksville, TN$52,456$9,735$7,58896.4%
Austin Peay State University admits 96% of applicants and has an average net price of $7,588 for families earning under $30,000.
138Savannah State University · Savannah, GA$46,912$8,172$6,739Not reported
Savannah State University reports median earnings of $46,912 for its graduates four years after completing and a six-year completion rate of 28%.
139Ner Israel Rabbinical College · Pikesville, MD$67,359$13,572Not reported65.7%
Ner Israel Rabbinical College ranks 379th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and admits 66% of applicants.
140Oklahoma Panhandle State University · Goodwell, OK$56,708$7,413$7,302Not reported
Oklahoma Panhandle State University carries an average net price of $7,302 for families earning under $30,000 and reports median earnings of $56,708 for its graduates four years after completing.
141Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KY$54,691$11,040$8,59177.6%
Eastern Kentucky University graduates 50% within six years, admits 78% of applicants, and reports median earnings of $54,691 for its graduates four years after completing.
142Marshall University · Huntington, WV$54,141$7,502$4,64895.7%
Marshall University reports an average net price of $4,648 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $54,141 for its graduates four years after completing.
143Northeastern State University · Tahlequah, OK$50,752$12,710$10,59899.6%
Northeastern State University admits 100% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 35%.
144Southeastern Oklahoma State University · Durant, OK$56,329$8,039$5,19376.4%
Southeastern Oklahoma State University reports median earnings of $56,329 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $5,193 for families earning under $30,000.
145The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga · Chattanooga, TN$57,377$14,265$9,87681.1%
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga reports median earnings of $57,377 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 50%.
146Radford University · Radford, VA$57,832$14,578$8,96589.5%
With an average net price of $14,578, Radford University admits 90% of applicants and ranks 146th on this list.
147Georgia Southwestern State University · Americus, GA$62,132$12,019$10,47775.2%
Georgia Southwestern State University graduates 41% of its students within six years and shows an average net price of $10,477 for families earning under $30,000.
148Troy University · Troy, AL$55,048$16,527$12,65696.0%
A public university in Troy, Troy University ranks 402nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $55,048 four years after completing.
149Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY$53,602$10,990$7,08793.9%
Western Kentucky University admits 94% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 56%, with an average net price of $7,087 for families earning under $30,000.
150University of St Thomas · Houston, TX$66,137$19,359$18,44189.9%
Graduates of University of St Thomas earn a median of $66,137 four years after completing, and the school admits 90% of applicants.
151Delaware State University · Dover, DE$56,957$13,910$11,13546.6%
Delaware State University reports a six-year completion rate of 39% and median earnings of $56,957 for its graduates four years after completing.
152University of the Cumberlands · Williamsburg, KY$51,882$14,107$10,73698.8%
With an admission rate of 99%, University of the Cumberlands ranks 426th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $14,107.
153Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA$61,520$11,864$7,67686.4%
Louisiana Tech University reports median earnings of $61,520 for its graduates four years after completing and ranks 153rd on this list.
154Grambling State University · Grambling, LA$47,043$19,809$18,66644.9%
Grambling State University ranks 429th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $47,043 four years after completing.
155Southeastern Louisiana University · Hammond, LA$50,215$13,154$10,50799.3%
Southeastern Louisiana University admits 99% of applicants and reports an average net price of $10,507 for families earning under $30,000.
156University of Central Arkansas · Conway, AR$52,203$16,511$14,65689.5%
Graduates of University of Central Arkansas earn a median of $52,203 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 54%.
157The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston · Galveston, TX$93,089Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston reports median earnings of $93,089 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 442nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
158Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans · New Orleans, LA$81,234Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Graduates of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans earn a median of $81,234 four years after completing, and the school ranks 158th on this list.
159Northern Kentucky University · Highland Heights, KY$58,429$8,191$2,60367.7%
Northern Kentucky University admits 68% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 52%.
160University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Pembroke, NC$49,668$10,260$7,91993.3%
With an average net price of $10,260, University of North Carolina at Pembroke reports median earnings of $49,668 for its graduates four years after completing.
161West Texas A & M University · Canyon, TX$55,166$19,487$16,52598.7%
West Texas A & M University graduates earn a median of $55,166 four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $16,525 for families earning under $30,000.
162Davidson College · Davidson, NC$72,718$17,379$9,49713.4%
Davidson College, a private nonprofit college, admits 13% of applicants and graduates 91% within six years.
163Baptist Health Sciences University · Memphis, TN$73,191$11,212$6,35482.0%
Baptist Health Sciences University reports median earnings of $73,191 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 463rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
164University of Louisiana at Monroe · Monroe, LA$53,715$13,466$11,49084.8%
University of Louisiana at Monroe admits 85% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 54%.
165University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, AR$58,470$17,248$15,19558.8%
With an average net price of $17,248, University of Arkansas at Little Rock reports median earnings of $58,470 for its graduates four years after completing.
166Columbus State University · Columbus, GA$60,912$13,115$11,27199.1%
Columbus State University graduates earn a median of $60,912 four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $11,271 for families earning under $30,000.
167Northwestern State University of Louisiana · Natchitoches, LA$56,762$13,606$11,69392.5%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana admits 93% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 43%.
168East Tennessee State University · Johnson City, TN$53,033$15,983$12,43386.2%
East Tennessee State University reports median earnings of $53,033 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 168th on this list.
169Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA$75,027$17,113$12,69771.3%
Virginia Military Institute, a public institution in Lexington, reports median earnings of $75,027 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $17,113.
170Houston Christian University · Houston, TX$62,310$20,629$17,93384.4%
Houston Christian University admits 84% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 49%; its graduates across all fields earn a median of $62,310 four years after completing.
171The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · San Antonio, TX$84,730Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Graduates of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio earn a median of $84,730 four years after completing, and the public institution ranks 478th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
172University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS$48,593$21,708$19,86799.1%
University of Southern Mississippi admits 99% of applicants and reports an average net price of $21,708.
173Georgia Gwinnett College · Lawrenceville, GA$56,872$15,844$14,35695.5%
Georgia Gwinnett College graduates 21% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $56,872 four years after completing.
174Athens State University · Athens, AL$52,623Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Athens State University ranks 491st on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $52,623 for its graduates four years after completing.
175Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · Lubbock, TX$90,257Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center reports median earnings of $90,257 for its graduates four years after completing, and the public institution ranks 499th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
176Louisiana State University at Alexandria · Alexandria, LA$51,983$7,065$5,00892.1%
Louisiana State University at Alexandria posts an average net price of $7,065 and a six-year completion rate of 34%.
177Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN$53,808$15,796$15,00570.1%
Tennessee State University admits 70% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $53,808 four years after completing.
178McNeese State University · Lake Charles, LA$53,563$12,493$10,48278.3%
McNeese State University reports a six-year completion rate of 47% and median earnings of $53,563 for its graduates four years after completing.
179University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · Little Rock, AR$77,262Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ranks 512th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $77,262 four years after completing.
180Alcorn State University · Alcorn State, MS$45,495$13,265$12,61345.3%
Alcorn State University admits 45% of applicants and reports an average net price of $13,265, with a six-year completion rate of 57%.
181Barry University · Miami, FL$73,480$22,613$20,80477.2%
Barry University reports median earnings of $73,480 for its graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $22,613.
182Notre Dame of Maryland University · Baltimore, MD$75,732$19,169$11,84382.2%
Notre Dame of Maryland University admits 82% of applicants and graduates 50% of its students within six years.
183The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX$85,744Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a public institution in Houston, shows median earnings of $85,744 for its graduates four years after completing.
184Mercer University · Macon, GA$71,870$23,847$19,81768.9%
Mercer University reports an average net price of $19,817 for families earning under $30,000.
185Rogers State University · Claremore, OK$53,237$15,314$13,714Not reported
Rogers State University ranks 185th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 29%.
186Salisbury University · Salisbury, MD$61,985$17,743$6,74387.5%
Salisbury University reports median earnings of $61,985 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 87%.
187Jackson State University · Jackson, MS$47,606$23,836$22,86993.2%
Jackson State University graduates 51% of its students within six years and has an average net price of $23,836.
188University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff · Pine Bluff, AR$46,380$12,653$12,30241.2%
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admits 41% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $46,380 four years after completing.
189Lincoln Memorial University · Harrogate, TN$69,633$20,406$15,64462.6%
Lincoln Memorial University ranks 544th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $20,406.
190Murray State University · Murray, KY$50,487$9,096$6,24285.7%
Murray State University shows an average net price of $6,242 for families earning under $30,000.
191Texas Christian University · Fort Worth, TX$76,188$36,660$17,95644.5%
Texas Christian University graduates 86% of its students within six years, and its graduates earn a median of $76,188 four years after completing.
192Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley, GA$44,844$10,338$9,01765.9%
Fort Valley State University reports median earnings of $44,844 for its graduates four years after completing, and its admission rate is 66%.
193Southern Arkansas University Main Campus · Magnolia, AR$49,008$14,027$13,18775.3%
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus reports median earnings of $49,008 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $14,027.
194Elizabeth City State University · Elizabeth City, NC$50,194$6,364$4,24664.2%
Elizabeth City State University admits 64% of applicants and carries an average net price of $4,246 for families earning under $30,000.
195Southern Nazarene University · Bethany, OK$60,691$22,084$18,931Not reported
Southern Nazarene University ranks 195th on this list and shows a six-year completion rate of 51%.
196University of Maryland Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, MD$55,733$13,338$9,91496.4%
Graduates of University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a public university in Princess Anne, earn a median of $55,733 four years after completing.
197University of the Incarnate Word · San Antonio, TX$63,004$22,775$19,26098.1%
University of the Incarnate Word has an admission rate of 98% and an average net price of $22,775.
198Nicholls State University · Thibodaux, LA$51,767$12,947$10,71490.8%
Nicholls State University reports an average net price of $10,714 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 54%.
199Louisiana State University-Shreveport · Shreveport, LA$51,673$7,022$5,68050.6%
Louisiana State University-Shreveport ranks 199th on this list, with median earnings of $51,673 for its graduates four years after completing.
200Thomas University · Thomasville, GA$63,556$18,499$15,64038.3%
Thomas University admits 38% of applicants and reports median earnings of $63,556 for its graduates four years after completing.
201Clear Creek Baptist Bible College · Pineville, KY$44,416$10,949$11,401Not reported
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College carries an average net price of $10,949 and a six-year completion rate of 38%.
202Trinity Washington University · Washington, DC$64,019$9,302$7,92899.5%
Trinity Washington University reports median earnings of $64,019 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $7,928 for families earning under $30,000.
203Jacksonville University · Jacksonville, FL$77,058$25,180$21,89356.9%
Jacksonville University admits 57% of applicants and posts median earnings of $77,058 for its graduates four years after completing.
204Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary · Wake Forest, NC$69,450$13,090$18,58774.6%
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary ranks 204th on this list, with an average net price of $18,587 for families earning under $30,000.
205Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College · Tifton, GA$53,386$6,842$4,32375.7%
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College reports median earnings of $53,386 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $6,842.
206AdventHealth University · Orlando, FL$79,607$30,135$28,845Not reported
AdventHealth University has a six-year completion rate of 39% and an average net price of $28,845 for families earning under $30,000.
207Sul Ross State University · Alpine, TX$49,811$13,286$11,11098.7%
Sul Ross State University admits 99% of applicants and reports median earnings of $49,811 for its graduates four years after completing.
208Texas College · Tyler, TX$43,887$10,958$9,639Not reported
Texas College ranks 208th on this list, with an average net price of $10,958 and a six-year completion rate of 14%.
209Wofford College · Spartanburg, SC$65,763$18,732$8,49351.9%
Wofford College reports median earnings of $65,763 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $8,493 for families earning under $30,000.
210Loyola University Maryland · Baltimore, MD$81,772$30,574$20,54975.5%
Loyola University Maryland graduates 79% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $81,772 four years after completing.
211Bluefield State University · Bluefield, WV$61,729$13,684$11,81097.2%
Bluefield State University ranks 620th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $61,729 four years after completing.
212The University of Tennessee-Martin · Martin, TN$47,898$10,701$7,15188.2%
The University of Tennessee-Martin has an average net price of $10,701, and its six-year completion rate is 53%.
213Fairmont State University · Fairmont, WV$52,884$9,032$8,43498.6%
Fairmont State University admits 99% of applicants and reports an average net price of $8,434 for families earning under $30,000.
214Texas A&M University-Texarkana · Texarkana, TX$48,048$12,997$11,00263.5%
Texas A&M University-Texarkana reports median earnings of $48,048 for its graduates four years after completing, and a six-year completion rate of 30%.
215University of South Carolina Aiken · Aiken, SC$53,299$11,641$8,98778.5%
University of South Carolina Aiken ranks 215th on this list, with an admission rate of 79% and median earnings of $53,299 for its graduates four years after completing.
216Trevecca Nazarene University · Nashville, TN$64,175$16,813$14,53269.4%
Trevecca Nazarene University has an average net price of $16,813, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $64,175 four years after completing.
217Howard University · Washington, DC$72,974$50,539$46,05141.3%
Howard University, a private nonprofit university in Washington, reports median earnings of $72,974 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $50,539.
218Centre College · Danville, KY$64,933$20,781$11,36454.4%
Centre College admits 54% of applicants and graduates 81% of its students within six years.
219Angelo State University · San Angelo, TX$54,923$15,091$12,00883.0%
Angelo State University ranks 219th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 44% and an average net price of $12,008 for families earning under $30,000.
220College of Charleston · Charleston, SC$58,354$18,960$12,13360.0%
College of Charleston posts median earnings of $58,354 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 60%.
221Frostburg State University · Frostburg, MD$58,511$16,715$12,12989.2%
Frostburg State University reports an average net price of $16,715 and a six-year completion rate of 50%.
222Hood College · Frederick, MD$70,173$20,873$12,42477.8%
Hood College, a private nonprofit institution in Frederick, shows median earnings of $70,173 for its graduates four years after completing.
223Washington Adventist University · Takoma Park, MD$74,717$18,526$17,53446.2%
Washington Adventist University admits 46% of applicants and reports an average net price of $17,534 for families earning under $30,000.
224Morehead State University · Morehead, KY$50,224$9,793$7,15077.2%
Morehead State University ranks 224th on this list and reports median earnings of $50,224 for its graduates four years after completing.
225Regent University · Virginia Beach, VA$56,558$19,923$20,06438.1%
Regent University shows an average net price of $19,923 and a six-year completion rate of 57%.
226Brescia University · Owensboro, KY$51,492$8,709$8,97735.2%
Brescia University admits 35% of applicants and reports median earnings of $51,492 for its graduates four years after completing.
227Lane College · Jackson, TN$38,716$10,904$10,904Not reported
Lane College, a private nonprofit university in Jackson, reports an average net price of $10,904 for families earning under $30,000.
228Tuskegee University · Tuskegee, AL$69,077$35,013$34,32448.7%
Tuskegee University ranks 228th on this list, with median earnings of $69,077 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $35,013.
229Northwestern Oklahoma State University · Alva, OK$51,228$10,104$6,43965.5%
Northwestern Oklahoma State University reports median earnings of $51,228 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $10,104.
230Cameron University · Lawton, OK$48,413$10,912$8,752Not reported
Graduates of Cameron University earn a median of $48,413 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 31%.
231Trinity University · San Antonio, TX$67,249$23,464$10,35625.9%
Trinity University, a private nonprofit university in San Antonio, admits 26% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 84%.
232University of Virginia's College at Wise · Wise, VA$47,686$9,210$8,89128.5%
University of Virginia's College at Wise shows an average net price of $8,891 for families earning under $30,000.
233Georgia College & State University · Milledgeville, GA$62,852$20,686$15,39678.2%
Georgia College & State University ranks 233rd on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 64% and median earnings of $62,852 for its graduates four years after completing.
234Coastal Carolina University · Conway, SC$52,398$13,966$9,56375.3%
Coastal Carolina University admits 75% of applicants and reports median earnings of $52,398 for its graduates four years after completing.
235Auburn University at Montgomery · Montgomery, AL$55,551$13,224$11,70691.6%
Auburn University at Montgomery ranks 693rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its six-year completion rate is 33%.
236Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing · Richmond, VA$84,129Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing reports median earnings of $84,129 for its graduates four years after completing.
237Winthrop University · Rock Hill, SC$48,693$15,343$12,60879.3%
Winthrop University lists an average net price of $12,608 for families earning under $30,000.
238South Carolina State University · Orangeburg, SC$46,691$18,097$16,84682.6%
South Carolina State University admits 83% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $46,691 four years after completing.
239Mary Baldwin University · Staunton, VA$51,402$12,756$12,717Not reported
Mary Baldwin University reports a six-year completion rate of 39% and median earnings of $51,402 for its graduates four years after completing.
240University of Charleston · Charleston, WV$68,945$22,107$21,42761.5%
University of Charleston ranks 705th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $68,945 four years after completing.
241Saint Edward's University · Austin, TX$59,999$25,578$20,79981.4%
Saint Edward's University reports median earnings of $59,999 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 63%.
242Christian Brothers University · Memphis, TN$68,058$9,854$9,46686.7%
Christian Brothers University admits 87% of applicants and shows an average net price of $9,854.
243Shepherd University · Shepherdstown, WV$55,251$11,363$7,90696.8%
Shepherd University, a public university in Shepherdstown, ranks 713th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
244Henderson State University · Arkadelphia, AR$47,583$23,405$23,386Not reported
Henderson State University posts a six-year completion rate of 37% and an average net price of $23,386 for families earning under $30,000.
245Millsaps College · Jackson, MS$67,303$26,034$24,21543.1%
Millsaps College ranks 245th on this list, with median earnings of $67,303 for its graduates four years after completing.
246Wingate University · Wingate, NC$58,916$20,748$18,77291.1%
Wingate University reports median earnings of $58,916 for its graduates four years after completing and admits 91% of applicants.
247Stillman College · Tuscaloosa, AL$42,622$15,258$14,80462.3%
Stillman College shows an average net price of $15,258 and a six-year completion rate of 25%.
248Alabama State University · Montgomery, AL$45,998$20,435$19,71197.6%
Alabama State University admits 98% of applicants and reports median earnings of $45,998 for its graduates four years after completing.
249Wiley University · Marshall, TX$39,988$7,092$6,137Not reported
Wiley University posts a six-year completion rate of 24% and an average net price of $6,137 for families earning under $30,000.
250Watts College of Nursing · Durham, NC$77,794Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Watts College of Nursing reports median earnings of $77,794 for its graduates four years after completing.
251Paine College · Augusta, GA$41,449$16,670$15,32295.4%
Paine College shows an average net price of $16,670 and a six-year completion rate of 14%.
252University of Mary Washington · Fredericksburg, VA$59,661$20,667$10,30479.8%
University of Mary Washington reports median earnings of $59,661 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $10,304 for families earning under $30,000.
253Everglades University · Boca Raton, FL$59,470$27,371$25,55681.5%
Everglades University reports median earnings of $59,470 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 81%.
254Lindsey Wilson University · Columbia, KY$43,852$15,070$14,745Not reported
With an average net price of $15,070, Lindsey Wilson University graduates 44% of its students within six years.
255Bethune-Cookman University · Daytona Beach, FL$46,007$12,030$10,89688.2%
Bethune-Cookman University admits 88% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $46,007 four years after completing.
256Carolina University · Winston-Salem, NC$52,812$20,828$17,73839.5%
Carolina University posts a six-year completion rate of 22% and an average net price of $20,828.
257St. Mary's College of Maryland · St. Mary's City, MD$60,029$18,441$2,88968.6%
St. Mary's College of Maryland, a public institution, has an average net price of $2,889 for families earning under $30,000.
258Florida Institute of Technology · Melbourne, FL$90,403$35,639$29,10857.7%
Graduates of Florida Institute of Technology earn a median of $90,403 four years after completing, and the school admits 58% of applicants.
259St. Thomas University · Miami Gardens, FL$70,806$26,312$24,65797.9%
St. Thomas University reports median earnings of $70,806 for its graduates four years after completing, with a six-year completion rate of 48%.
260Xavier University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA$49,328$17,127$14,40569.0%
Xavier University of Louisiana ranks 260th on this list and shows an average net price of $17,127.
261University of North Alabama · Florence, AL$50,818$12,170$9,74187.3%
University of North Alabama graduates 55% of its students within six years, and its graduates earn a median of $50,818 four years after completing.
262Bellarmine University · Louisville, KY$64,564$21,499$18,43086.1%
Bellarmine University admits 86% of applicants and has an average net price of $18,430 for families earning under $30,000.
263McDaniel College · Westminster, MD$65,855$21,916$12,21077.9%
McDaniel College reports median earnings of $65,855 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 63%.
264Hampden-Sydney College · Hampden-Sydney, VA$71,699$22,400$13,42240.9%
Hampden-Sydney College admits 41% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $71,699 four years after completing.
265Bennett College · Greensboro, NC$44,644$28,299$27,57650.7%
Bennett College reports median earnings of $44,644 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 25%.
266Francis Marion University · Florence, SC$52,141$11,386$9,72386.4%
Francis Marion University admits 86% of applicants and shows an average net price of $11,386.
267Philander Smith University · Little Rock, AR$42,151$14,224$13,393Not reported
Graduates of Philander Smith University earn a median of $42,151 four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $14,224.
268Piedmont University · Demorest, GA$65,743$20,599$15,41693.3%
Piedmont University, a private nonprofit university in Demorest, has an average net price of $20,599 and a six-year completion rate of 47%.
269The University of the South · Sewanee, TN$63,966$27,872$10,48556.9%
The University of the South ranks 803rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $63,966 for its graduates four years after completing.
270Bob Jones University · Greenville, SC$46,177$16,641$14,287Not reported
Bob Jones University posts a six-year completion rate of 65% and an average net price of $14,287 for families earning under $30,000.
271Columbia College · Columbia, SC$52,308$18,408$17,54193.9%
Columbia College graduates earn a median of $52,308 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 37%.
272Cumberland University · Lebanon, TN$58,091$18,759$17,88267.3%
Cumberland University admits 67% of applicants and reports median earnings of $58,091 for its graduates four years after completing.
273Rhodes College · Memphis, TN$65,427$28,585$15,77050.4%
Rhodes College has an average net price of $28,585 and a six-year completion rate of 85%.
274University of North Carolina School of the Arts · Winston Salem, NC$42,023$14,906$3,16530.0%
University of North Carolina School of the Arts reports median earnings of $42,023 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 30%.
275Belhaven University · Jackson, MS$51,795$15,676$10,55149.8%
Belhaven University posts a six-year completion rate of 49% and an average net price of $10,551 for families earning under $30,000.
276Wayland Baptist University · Plainview, TX$56,530$20,590$20,07056.0%
Wayland Baptist University admits 56% of applicants and shows an average net price of $20,070 for families earning under $30,000.
277Gardner-Webb University · Boiling Springs, NC$60,516$17,674$15,30477.2%
Gardner-Webb University reports median earnings of $60,516 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $17,674.
278Lander University · Greenwood, SC$47,003$15,363$11,45081.3%
Lander University, a public university in Greenwood, admits 81% of applicants and graduates 50% of its students within six years.
279Saint Leo University · Saint Leo, FL$58,644$21,293$19,60278.4%
Saint Leo University ranks 279th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 45% and an average net price of $19,602 for families earning under $30,000.
280New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary · New Orleans, LA$59,131$10,829$10,829Not reported
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary posts a six-year completion rate of 74% and an average net price of $10,829.
281Concord University · Athens, WV$45,035$9,966$8,02192.6%
Concord University reports median earnings of $45,035 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 93%.
282Texas Wesleyan University · Fort Worth, TX$57,671$24,066$21,81269.2%
Texas Wesleyan University ranks 837th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $57,671 four years after completing.
283University of South Carolina Beaufort · Bluffton, SC$49,235$14,656$11,39772.5%
University of South Carolina Beaufort admits 72% of applicants and reports an average net price of $11,397 for families earning under $30,000.
284Lipscomb University · Nashville, TN$63,007$24,739$20,04867.7%
Lipscomb University reports median earnings of $63,007 for its graduates four years after completing, and a six-year completion rate of 72%.
285Hallmark University · San Antonio, TX$59,410$12,513$10,66251.3%
Hallmark University ranks 285th on this list, with an average net price of $12,513 and an admission rate of 51%.
286Schreiner University · Kerrville, TX$58,631$21,507$17,86388.2%
Schreiner University reports median earnings of $58,631 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $17,863 for families earning under $30,000.
287St. Mary's University · San Antonio, TX$58,545$21,145$18,35297.8%
St. Mary's University admits 98% of applicants and reports a six-year completion rate of 59%.
288Central Baptist College · Conway, AR$46,683$12,287$11,75063.5%
Central Baptist College ranks 860th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $46,683 four years after completing.
289Campbell University · Buies Creek, NC$63,540$24,516$20,75187.2%
Campbell University reports median earnings of $63,540 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $24,516.
290Morris College · Sumter, SC$39,972$20,555$20,485Not reported
Morris College has a six-year completion rate of 17% and an average net price of $20,485 for families earning under $30,000.
291Trinity College of Jacksonville · Jacksonville, FL$47,042$20,011$16,68653.3%
Trinity College of Jacksonville admits 53% of applicants and ranks 868th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
292Rust College · Holly Springs, MS$41,313$12,587$12,54648.7%
Rust College graduates 12% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $41,313 four years after completing.
293Voorhees University · Denmark, SC$36,170$13,335$11,968Not reported
Voorhees University ranks 293rd on this list, with an average net price of $11,968 for families earning under $30,000.
294Brenau University · Gainesville, GA$61,654$18,924$19,48187.8%
Brenau University reports median earnings of $61,654 for its graduates four years after completing and admits 88% of applicants.
295Bethel University · Mckenzie, TN$62,152$12,595$11,87160.2%
Bethel University has an average net price of $12,595 and a six-year completion rate of 35%.
296University of North Carolina Asheville · Asheville, NC$45,777$12,250$8,21991.9%
University of North Carolina Asheville, a public university in Asheville, reports an average net price of $8,219 for families earning under $30,000.
297Sentara College of Health Sciences · Chesapeake, VA$80,530Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Sentara College of Health Sciences ranks 885th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $80,530 four years after completing.
298Baylor University · Waco, TX$69,608$41,104$22,02451.3%
Baylor University graduates 80% of its students within six years, alongside an average net price of $41,104.
299Kentucky State University · Frankfort, KY$46,766$8,040$10,22596.1%
Kentucky State University admits 96% of applicants and reports median earnings of $46,766 for its graduates four years after completing.
300Visible Music College · Memphis, TN$36,048$27,820$27,74428.0%
Visible Music College has an admission rate of 28% and an average net price of $27,744 for families earning under $30,000.
301University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma · Chickasha, OK$42,786$6,624$3,49365.8%
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma reports median earnings of $42,786 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $6,624.
302New College of Florida · Sarasota, FL$43,848$7,195$3,59173.2%
New College of Florida, a public university in Sarasota, admits 73% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 67%.
303Wesleyan College · Macon, GA$52,803$12,724$11,04559.1%
Wesleyan College ranks 303rd on this list and carries an average net price of $11,045 for families earning under $30,000.
304University of Mount Olive · Mount Olive, NC$57,606$18,853$18,22775.8%
Graduates of University of Mount Olive earn a median of $57,606 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate stands at 52%.
305Agnes Scott College · Decatur, GA$52,746$24,754$21,46762.2%
Agnes Scott College posts median earnings of $52,746 for its graduates four years after completing, and ranks 900th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
306American University · Washington, DC$79,081$41,943$23,23362.0%
American University admits 62% of applicants and graduates 75% of its students within six years, with an average net price of $41,943.
307Presbyterian College · Clinton, SC$57,042$20,528$18,27768.4%
Presbyterian College ranks 902nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports a six-year completion rate of 51%.
308Mid-America Christian University · Oklahoma City, OK$55,200$16,692$14,51791.8%
Mid-America Christian University shows an average net price of $14,517 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 44%.
309William Carey University · Hattiesburg, MS$54,242$14,258$12,22460.3%
William Carey University, a private nonprofit university in Hattiesburg, carries an average net price of $14,258 and graduates 60% of its students within six years.
310Salem College · Winston-Salem, NC$49,227$18,277$19,07476.7%
Salem College reports median earnings of $49,227 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 77%.
311University of Maryland Baltimore · Baltimore, MD$95,457Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
University of Maryland Baltimore ranks 911th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and posts median earnings of $95,457 for its graduates four years after completing.
312Mississippi Valley State University · Itta Bena, MS$40,972$9,686$9,07392.4%
Mississippi Valley State University admits 92% of applicants and shows an average net price of $9,073 for families earning under $30,000.
313Criswell College · Dallas, TX$66,210$21,630$20,353100.0%
Criswell College admits 100% of applicants and reports median earnings of $66,210 for its graduates four years after completing.
314University of Mary Hardin-Baylor · Belton, TX$61,024$26,106$22,08995.8%
Graduates of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor earn a median of $61,024 four years after completing, and the school has an average net price of $26,106.
315Christopher Newport University · Newport News, VA$62,140$23,015$12,46186.0%
Christopher Newport University, a public university in Newport News, graduates 72% of its students within six years and ranks 922nd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
316Marymount University · Arlington, VA$74,242$29,137$27,41393.2%
With a six-year completion rate of 54%, Marymount University reports median earnings of $74,242 for its graduates four years after completing.
317Jarvis Christian University · Hawkins, TX$40,867$9,825$11,606Not reported
Jarvis Christian University ranks 317th on this list and reports an average net price of $11,606 for families earning under $30,000.
318Dillard University · New Orleans, LA$48,421$22,094$19,81941.9%
Dillard University admits 42% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $48,421 four years after completing.
319Thomas More University · Crestview Hills, KY$70,208$21,835$15,84190.4%
Graduates of Thomas More University earn a median of $70,208 four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 40%.
320Lubbock Christian University · Lubbock, TX$57,061$24,456$23,01873.1%
Lubbock Christian University ranks 938th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $24,456.
321University of Montevallo · Montevallo, AL$46,262$17,683$14,47153.9%
University of Montevallo, a public university in Montevallo, has an average net price of $17,683 and a six-year completion rate of 54%.
322Stevenson University · Owings Mills, MD$66,853$26,505$15,89478.9%
Stevenson University reports median earnings of $66,853 for its graduates four years after completing and admits 79% of applicants.
323Claflin University · Orangeburg, SC$43,925$17,800$16,35464.9%
With an average net price of $17,800, Claflin University graduates 52% of its students within six years.
324The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · Memphis, TN$78,597Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center reports median earnings of $78,597 for its graduates four years after completing and ranks 949th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
325Concordia University Texas · Austin, TX$64,701$23,131$18,76491.3%
Concordia University Texas reports median earnings of $64,701 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $23,131.
326Mississippi Christian University · Clinton, MS$55,434$27,712$25,98429.1%
A private nonprofit university in Clinton, Mississippi Christian University ranks 326th on this list with median earnings of $55,434 for its graduates four years after completing.
327King University · Bristol, TN$61,394$22,347$22,69699.7%
King University admits 100% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 48%.
328Dallas Christian College · Dallas, TX$47,383$22,960$19,30221.8%
With an admission rate of 22%, Dallas Christian College posts median earnings of $47,383 for its graduates four years after completing.
329University of Holy Cross · New Orleans, LA$62,842$15,635$14,20273.7%
University of Holy Cross reports an average net price of $14,202 for families earning under $30,000 and median earnings of $62,842 for its graduates four years after completing.
330Averett University · Danville, VA$59,911$22,925$23,06456.6%
Averett University reports a six-year completion rate of 48% and median earnings of $59,911 for its graduates four years after completing.
331University of Pikeville · Pikeville, KY$55,132$20,311$13,115Not reported
University of Pikeville ranks 967th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $55,132 for its graduates four years after completing.
332Alice Lloyd College · Pippa Passes, KY$42,268$18,600$17,44475.2%
Alice Lloyd College admits 75% of applicants and carries an average net price of $18,600.
333Stetson University · Deland, FL$57,773$19,372$15,93171.6%
Stetson University reports median earnings of $57,773 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 62%.
334Louisiana Christian University · Pineville, LA$53,861$13,113$13,20377.2%
Louisiana Christian University admits 77% of applicants and reports median earnings of $53,861 for its graduates four years after completing.
335Oklahoma City University · Oklahoma City, OK$64,450$22,857$15,18777.0%
Oklahoma City University carries an average net price of $22,857 and ranks 335th on this list.
336Pfeiffer University · Misenheimer, NC$57,619$19,076$16,16796.0%
Pfeiffer University posts a six-year completion rate of 35% and median earnings of $57,619 for its graduates four years after completing.
337Oklahoma Christian University · Edmond, OK$67,575$21,872$17,81896.5%
Oklahoma Christian University reports median earnings of $67,575 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 56%.
338Warner University · Lake Wales, FL$50,390$19,748$17,85342.8%
Warner University admits 43% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 42%.
339The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary · Louisville, KY$66,838Not reportedNot reported55.9%
Graduates of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earn a median of $66,838 four years after completing, and the school admits 56% of applicants.
340Mount St. Mary's University · Emmitsburg, MD$64,424$22,655$11,60373.8%
Mount St. Mary's University carries an average net price of $22,655, with a six-year completion rate of 65%.
341Tulane University of Louisiana · New Orleans, LA$73,816$39,949$16,12614.0%
Tulane University of Louisiana admits 14% of applicants and reports median earnings of $73,816 for its graduates four years after completing.
342Austin College · Sherman, TX$57,361$21,107$16,52847.7%
Austin College posts a six-year completion rate of 67% and an average net price of $16,528 for families earning under $30,000.
343Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University · Baton Rouge, LA$63,699$18,552$17,01498.7%
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University graduates earn a median of $63,699 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 45%.
344Virginia Union University · Richmond, VA$50,840$13,235$11,42498.0%
Virginia Union University reports an average net price of $13,235 and median earnings of $50,840 for its graduates four years after completing.
345University of Dallas · Irving, TX$61,870$22,610$12,71153.4%
University of Dallas admits 53% of applicants, and its graduates earn a median of $61,870 four years after completing.
346Goldey-Beacom College · Wilmington, DE$52,348$15,554$11,36784.5%
Goldey-Beacom College shows a six-year completion rate of 57% and an average net price of $11,367 for families earning under $30,000.
347Georgetown College · Georgetown, KY$54,370$14,095$9,77791.1%
Georgetown College reports median earnings of $54,370 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 91%.
348The Catholic University of America · Washington, DC$79,320$29,561$17,35882.8%
The Catholic University of America carries an average net price of $29,561 and a six-year completion rate of 79%.
349Randall University · Moore, OK$44,913$16,383$19,21657.9%
Randall University reports median earnings of $44,913 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $16,383.
350Tennessee Wesleyan University · Athens, TN$53,707$14,836$11,60968.9%
With a six-year completion rate of 48%, Tennessee Wesleyan University ranks 350th on this list and shows an average net price of $14,836.
351Allen University · Columbia, SC$36,436$10,972$10,55372.5%
Allen University admits 73% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $36,436 four years after completing.
352Erskine College · Due West, SC$48,305$16,525$14,55562.7%
A private nonprofit university in Due West, Erskine College has an admission rate of 63% and a six-year completion rate of 45%.
353Delta State University · Cleveland, MS$47,248$13,540$12,223100.0%
Delta State University ranks 1055th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning a median of $47,248 four years after completing.
354Bluefield University · Bluefield, VA$53,206$25,573$25,80759.3%
Graduates of Bluefield University earn a median of $53,206 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $25,573.
355Shorter University · Rome, GA$54,008$16,646$15,92996.5%
Shorter University admits 96% of applicants and ranks 355th on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 38%.
356John Brown University · Siloam Springs, AR$55,210$20,397$17,48476.1%
With an average net price of $20,397, John Brown University reports median earnings of $55,210 for its graduates four years after completing.
357Lenoir-Rhyne University · Hickory, NC$57,711$20,689$18,66984.6%
Lenoir-Rhyne University ranks 1064th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows a six-year completion rate of 48%.
358Berry College · Mount Berry, GA$58,750$22,320$18,18964.0%
Berry College reports an average net price of $22,320 and a six-year completion rate of 69%, ranking 358th on this list.
359Queens University of Charlotte · Charlotte, NC$70,176$30,857$22,79262.1%
Graduates of Queens University of Charlotte earn a median of $70,176 four years after completing, and the school admits 62% of applicants.
360Southern Wesleyan University · Central, SC$52,228$15,464$14,08499.5%
Southern Wesleyan University ranks 1069th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earning a median of $52,228 four years after completing.
361Fisk University · Nashville, TN$58,830$32,020$27,64737.4%
Fisk University admits 37% of applicants and reports median earnings of $58,830 for its graduates four years after completing.
362Johnson C Smith University · Charlotte, NC$46,511$20,894$19,94045.2%
Graduates of Johnson C Smith University earn a median of $46,511 four years after completing, and the school's six-year completion rate is 34%.
363LaGrange College · Lagrange, GA$62,232$20,875$20,76462.1%
LaGrange College ranks 1073rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports an average net price of $20,764 for families earning under $30,000.
364Transylvania University · Lexington, KY$50,923$21,913$14,55186.6%
With a six-year completion rate of 71%, Transylvania University ranks 364th on this list and posts median earnings of $50,923 for its graduates four years after completing.
365Rollins College · Winter Park, FL$65,488$34,732$27,17747.5%
Rollins College reports an admission rate of 48% and an average net price of $27,177 for families earning under $30,000.
366Southern Adventist University · Collegedale, TN$58,282$24,345$19,12365.5%
Median earnings for graduates of Southern Adventist University reach $58,282 four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 49%.
367West Virginia Wesleyan College · Buckhannon, WV$55,915$18,083$12,61193.3%
West Virginia Wesleyan College admits 93% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $55,915 four years after completing.
368The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL$62,720$36,211$30,01140.3%
An average net price of $36,211 and a six-year completion rate of 64% accompany The University of Tampa's rank of 368th on this list.
369North Carolina Wesleyan University · Rocky Mount, NC$48,447$17,432$16,11480.2%
North Carolina Wesleyan University reports median earnings of $48,447 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $16,114 for families earning under $30,000.
370Sweet Briar College · Sweet Briar, VA$52,366$17,758$11,73475.5%
With an admission rate of 76%, Sweet Briar College ranks 370th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 52%.
371Faulkner University · Montgomery, AL$52,824$22,085$23,38573.1%
Faulkner University carries an average net price of $22,085 and reports median earnings of $52,824 for its graduates four years after completing.
372Southwestern Adventist University · Keene, TX$55,144$22,778$16,72578.4%
Graduates of Southwestern Adventist University earn a median of $55,144 four years after completing, and the school admits 78% of applicants.
373Meredith College · Raleigh, NC$54,650$22,488$17,20774.2%
Meredith College reports median earnings of $54,650 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 70%.
374Oklahoma Wesleyan University · Bartlesville, OK$62,310$28,358$25,01166.2%
With an average net price of $28,358, Oklahoma Wesleyan University graduates 35% of its students within six years.
375Furman University · Greenville, SC$64,492$30,308$16,40143.0%
Furman University admits 43% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $64,492 four years after completing.
376Amberton University · Garland, TX$72,929Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Graduates of Amberton University earn a median of $72,929 four years after completing, and the school ranks 1111th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.
377Southern University at New Orleans · New Orleans, LA$47,240$14,810$14,77178.9%
Southern University at New Orleans has an admission rate of 79% and an average net price of $14,771 for families earning under $30,000.
378Charleston Southern University · Charleston, SC$54,684$21,666$20,14596.5%
A six-year completion rate of 47% coincides with median earnings of $54,684 for graduates of Charleston Southern University four years after completing.
379Tougaloo College · Tougaloo, MS$42,641$17,043$17,29459.9%
Tougaloo College, a private nonprofit university in Tougaloo, reports an average net price of $17,043 and a six-year completion rate of 33%.
380Arlington Baptist University · Arlington, TX$48,934$24,906$21,759Not reported
Arlington Baptist University shows a six-year completion rate of 19% alongside median earnings of $48,934 for its graduates four years after completing.
381Livingstone College · Salisbury, NC$37,280$13,479$13,86059.3%
With an average net price of $13,860 for families earning under $30,000, Livingstone College reports median earnings of $37,280 for its graduates four years after completing.
382Hampton University · Hampton, VA$61,865$25,319$32,10162.3%
Hampton University admits 62% of applicants and its graduates earn a median of $61,865 four years after completing.
383Bethany College · Bethany, WV$52,582$18,605$14,31558.8%
Bethany College has an admission rate of 59% and a six-year completion rate of 47%.
384Morehouse College · Atlanta, GA$61,320$39,013$36,35944.0%
Graduates of Morehouse College earn a median of $61,320 four years after completing, and the school reports an average net price of $36,359 for families earning under $30,000.
385Spalding University · Louisville, KY$64,136$25,491$20,50999.5%
Spalding University reports median earnings of $64,136 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 52%.
386Loyola University New Orleans · New Orleans, LA$52,459$23,696$20,13193.1%
Loyola University New Orleans admits 93% of applicants and posts a six-year completion rate of 59%.
387Hardin-Simmons University · Abilene, TX$53,769$19,555$13,82290.0%
Graduates of Hardin-Simmons University earn a median of $53,769 four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $19,555.
388Southwestern Christian University · Bethany, OK$45,678$20,146$18,830Not reported
Southwestern Christian University has an average net price of $20,146 and a six-year completion rate of 16%.
389Dallas Baptist University · Dallas, TX$59,308$28,516$25,32688.8%
Dallas Baptist University reports median earnings of $59,308 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 89%.
390Carson-Newman University · Jefferson City, TN$53,936$20,251$16,67290.5%
With a six-year completion rate of 53%, Carson-Newman University admits 90% of applicants and reports median earnings of $53,936 for its graduates four years after completing.
391Randolph College · Lynchburg, VA$50,675$15,921$13,04893.7%
Randolph College reports median earnings of $50,675 for its graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $15,921.
392Clark Atlanta University · Atlanta, GA$47,337$37,702$37,35664.2%
Clark Atlanta University admits 64% of applicants and reports median earnings of $47,337 for its graduates four years after completing.
393Tusculum University · Greeneville, TN$51,271$21,131$20,76672.2%
Tusculum University has an admission rate of 72% and a six-year completion rate of 25%.
394Oakwood University · Huntsville, AL$50,714$25,669$23,99945.2%
Graduates of Oakwood University earn a median of $50,714 four years after completing, and the school's average net price is $25,669.
395Abilene Christian University · Abilene, TX$59,305$26,182$20,28566.0%
Abilene Christian University admits 66% of applicants and reports median earnings of $59,305 for its graduates four years after completing.
396University of the Ozarks · Clarksville, AR$46,099$17,360$14,66459.5%
University of the Ozarks, a private nonprofit university in Clarksville, reports median earnings of $46,099 for its graduates four years after completing.
397Randolph-Macon College · Ashland, VA$61,824$27,866$16,60186.6%
Randolph-Macon College reports median earnings of $61,824 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $27,866.
398Talladega College · Talladega, AL$39,579$15,560$12,83585.4%
With a six-year completion rate of 31%, Talladega College ranks 398th on this list and carries an average net price of $15,560.
399Union University · Jackson, TN$60,152$27,171$25,83960.4%
Union University admits 60% of applicants and posts median earnings of $60,152 for its graduates four years after completing.
400The University of Tennessee Southern · Pulaski, TN$46,181$12,798$9,33586.7%
A public university in Pulaski, The University of Tennessee Southern ranks 400th on this list and shows a six-year completion rate of 37%.
401West Liberty University · West Liberty, WV$48,985$15,366$12,71497.3%
West Liberty University reports median earnings of $48,985 for its graduates four years after completing, with an admission rate of 97%.
402Welch College · Gallatin, TN$43,472$25,263$25,590Not reported
Welch College posts an average net price of $25,590 for families earning under $30,000 and a six-year completion rate of 53%.
403Oral Roberts University · Tulsa, OK$54,666$25,365$21,89498.9%
Oral Roberts University admits 99% of applicants and reports median earnings of $54,666 for its graduates four years after completing.
404Medical University of South Carolina · Charleston, SC$89,770Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Medical University of South Carolina ranks 404th on this list and reports median earnings of $89,770 for its graduates four years after completing.
405Union Commonwealth University · Barbourville, KY$52,077$21,311$12,21463.2%
With a six-year completion rate of 32%, Union Commonwealth University carries an average net price of $21,311 and an admission rate of 63%.
406University of Lynchburg · Lynchburg, VA$60,701$22,235$20,69243.0%
University of Lynchburg admits 43% of applicants and posts median earnings of $60,701 for its graduates four years after completing.
407Kentucky Wesleyan College · Owensboro, KY$45,592$17,131$13,95171.6%
Kentucky Wesleyan College reports an average net price of $17,131 and a six-year completion rate of 47%.
408Newberry College · Newberry, SC$50,324$21,656$19,88789.8%
Newberry College admits 90% of applicants and reports median earnings of $50,324 for its graduates four years after completing.
409Ave Maria University · Ave Maria, FL$59,489$24,860$18,76141.4%
Ave Maria University reports median earnings of $59,489 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $24,860.
410Florida Southern College · Lakeland, FL$58,753$28,551$23,62464.4%
Florida Southern College admits 64% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 71%.
411Samford University · Birmingham, AL$66,567$32,622$22,71682.4%
Samford University ranks 411th on this list and posts an average net price of $22,716 for families earning under $30,000.
412Southwestern University · Georgetown, TX$59,994$29,224$22,47843.1%
Southwestern University graduates 73% of its students within six years, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $59,994 four years after completing.
413Davis & Elkins College · Elkins, WV$51,173$18,273$15,99994.3%
Davis & Elkins College holds an Azimuth composite rank of 1195th among nonprofit four-year institutions and reports median earnings of $51,173 for its graduates four years after completing.
414Texas Lutheran University · Seguin, TX$56,629$24,654$20,51295.7%
Texas Lutheran University shows an admission rate of 96% and an average net price of $24,654.
415Life University · Marietta, GA$51,860$29,791$28,15193.0%
Life University reports a six-year completion rate of 38% and median earnings of $51,860 for its graduates four years after completing.
416Catawba College · Salisbury, NC$49,190$17,879$13,61875.2%
Catawba College posts an average net price of $13,618 for families earning under $30,000 and admits 75% of applicants.
417Anderson University · Anderson, SC$55,541$23,544$17,18854.7%
Anderson University ranks 417th on this list, with graduates across all fields earning a median of $55,541 four years after completing.
418Harding University · Searcy, AR$53,024$22,130$15,41870.5%
Harding University shows a six-year completion rate of 69% and an average net price of $22,130.
419Wheeling University · Wheeling, WV$54,632$20,503$17,73963.2%
Wheeling University admits 63% of applicants and reports median earnings of $54,632 for its graduates four years after completing.
420Bridgewater College · Bridgewater, VA$55,722$17,800$13,28391.7%
Bridgewater College posts an average net price of $13,283 for families earning under $30,000 and graduates 53% of its students within six years.
421Williams Baptist University · Walnut Ridge, AR$41,389$15,745$10,73383.4%
Williams Baptist University reports median earnings of $41,389 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 26%.
422Lees-McRae College · Banner Elk, NC$50,979$28,340$23,03076.8%
Lees-McRae College admits 77% of applicants and shows an average net price of $28,340.
423Nelson University · Waxahachie, TX$46,199$21,662$17,58389.0%
Graduates of Nelson University earn a median of $46,199 four years after completing, and the school graduates 42% of its students within six years.
424Longwood University · Farmville, VA$54,005$19,066$11,89690.2%
Longwood University, a public university in Farmville, has an average net price of $19,066 and an admission rate of 90%.
425Elon University · Elon, NC$77,800$41,555$26,52366.4%
Elon University ranks 425th on this list and posts median earnings of $77,800 for its graduates four years after completing.
426Mars Hill University · Mars Hill, NC$50,256$19,910$17,02167.9%
With a six-year completion rate of 45%, Mars Hill University reports median earnings of $50,256 for its graduates four years after completing.
427Converse University · Spartanburg, SC$44,925$23,283$14,13767.7%
Converse University shows an average net price of $14,137 for families earning under $30,000 and an admission rate of 68%.
428Methodist University · Fayetteville, NC$60,011$24,704$20,37175.1%
Methodist University reports median earnings of $60,011 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 44%.
429Florida Memorial University · Miami Gardens, FL$46,572$23,238$21,88285.3%
Florida Memorial University admits 85% of applicants and has an average net price of $23,238.
430Maryville College · Maryville, TN$49,454$19,360$15,09460.9%
Graduates of Maryville College earn a median of $49,454 four years after completing, and the school's admission rate is 61%.
431Reinhardt University · Waleska, GA$53,795$24,425$21,87761.5%
Reinhardt University ranks 431st on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 44% and median earnings of $53,795 for its graduates four years after completing.
432Shaw University · Raleigh, NC$44,468$16,512$16,23680.2%
Shaw University reports median earnings of $44,468 for its graduates four years after completing and an average net price of $16,512.
433Centenary College of Louisiana · Shreveport, LA$49,479$23,624$19,49355.7%
Centenary College of Louisiana reports median earnings of $49,479 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 56%.
434Washington College · Chestertown, MD$58,768$27,898$17,80456.9%
Washington College admits 57% of applicants and graduates 65% of its students within six years.
435Shenandoah University · Winchester, VA$65,784$30,298$24,35677.0%
Shenandoah University has an average net price of $30,298, and its graduates earn a median of $65,784 four years after completing.
436Huntingdon College · Montgomery, AL$51,132$22,566$20,43569.5%
Huntingdon College ranks 436th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 48%.
437Goucher College · Baltimore, MD$57,036$22,470$13,47177.7%
Goucher College reports median earnings of $57,036 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 78%.
438Barton College · Wilson, NC$51,766$23,626$19,64194.2%
Barton College admits 94% of applicants and carries an average net price of $23,626.
439Campbellsville University · Campbellsville, KY$47,650$19,341$17,88079.7%
Campbellsville University has an average net price of $17,880 for families earning under $30,000, and its graduates earn a median of $47,650 four years after completing.
440Belmont University · Nashville, TN$56,202$33,147$22,95095.3%
Belmont University ranks 440th on this list and reports median earnings of $56,202 for its graduates four years after completing.
441Roanoke College · Salem, VA$56,840$24,503$15,20483.1%
Roanoke College graduates 67% of its students within six years, and its admission rate is 83%.
442Midway University · Midway, KY$54,588$29,579$27,20695.1%
Midway University reports median earnings of $54,588 for its graduates four years after completing, and its average net price is $29,579.
443Guilford College · Greensboro, NC$50,433$22,270$18,36780.0%
Guilford College admits 80% of applicants and ranks 443rd on this list, with a six-year completion rate of 46%.
444Eastern Mennonite University · Harrisonburg, VA$60,150$24,588$22,994100.0%
Eastern Mennonite University reports median earnings of $60,150 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate is 67%.
445Lee University · Cleveland, TN$47,559$18,878$12,83470.5%
Lee University reports median earnings of $47,559 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 63%.
446LeTourneau University · Longview, TX$65,664$28,185$22,78538.0%
LeTourneau University admits 38% of applicants and posts an average net price of $28,185.
447Greensboro College · Greensboro, NC$51,898$17,882$13,87770.1%
Greensboro College ranks 447th on this list, with an average net price of $13,877 for families earning under $30,000.
448Hollins University · Roanoke, VA$44,151$20,896$17,51168.0%
Hollins University graduates 65% of its students within six years and reports median earnings of $44,151 four years after completing.
449Ouachita Baptist University · Arkadelphia, AR$49,862$22,409$15,20767.5%
Ouachita Baptist University holds an admission rate of 68% and an average net price of $22,409.
450Chowan University · Murfreesboro, NC$43,702$14,086$13,72668.8%
Chowan University ranks 450th on this list, and its graduates earn a median of $43,702 four years after completing.
451Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport · Shreveport, LA$76,380Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, a public university in Shreveport, reports median earnings of $76,380 for its graduates four years after completing.
452Howard Payne University · Brownwood, TX$50,567$23,627$24,04367.4%
Howard Payne University has a six-year completion rate of 28% and an average net price of $24,043 for families earning under $30,000.
453Milligan University · Milligan, TN$55,216$21,365$15,11872.3%
Milligan University admits 72% of applicants and reports median earnings of $55,216 for its graduates four years after completing.
454Trinity College of Florida · Trinity, FL$35,285$20,297$16,22491.9%
Trinity College of Florida ranks 454th on this list, with an admission rate of 92% and an average net price of $20,297.
455West Virginia State University · Institute, WV$44,688$11,139$9,45796.0%
West Virginia State University, a public university in Institute, posts an average net price of $9,457 for families earning under $30,000.
456North Greenville University · Tigerville, SC$44,607$21,063$18,94766.7%
North Greenville University reports median earnings of $44,607 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 55%.
457Kentucky Christian University · Grayson, KY$52,466$24,038$23,24160.9%
Kentucky Christian University reports median earnings of $52,466 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 37%.
458Oglethorpe University · Atlanta, GA$52,138$19,509$16,20788.5%
Oglethorpe University has an admission rate of 88% and an average net price of $19,509.
459Southeastern University · Lakeland, FL$50,572$31,942$29,49853.0%
Southeastern University carries an average net price of $31,942, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $50,572 four years after completing.
460Belmont Abbey College · Belmont, NC$57,346$24,639$20,61074.7%
Graduates of Belmont Abbey College earn a median of $57,346 four years after completing, and the school admits 75% of applicants.
461William Peace University · Raleigh, NC$51,163$21,649$15,77994.3%
William Peace University posts an average net price of $21,649, while its six-year completion rate is 45%.
462Flagler College · Saint Augustine, FL$52,031$30,525$21,73380.8%
Flagler College graduates 56% of its students within six years, and its graduates earn a median of $52,031 four years after completing.
463Webber International University · Babson Park, FL$50,359$29,529$27,80169.4%
The six-year completion rate at Webber International University is 28%, and the school reports median earnings of $50,359 for its graduates four years after completing.
464Emory & Henry University · Emory, VA$47,079$19,061$14,24683.7%
Emory & Henry University admits 84% of applicants and reports an average net price of $19,061.
465Palm Beach Atlantic University · West Palm Beach, FL$54,983$28,354$25,57082.0%
Palm Beach Atlantic University reports median earnings of $54,983 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside a six-year completion rate of 55%.
466Southern Virginia University · Buena Vista, VA$44,267$22,213$18,95796.4%
Southern Virginia University admits 96% of applicants and reports median earnings of $44,267 for its graduates four years after completing.
467Bryan College-Dayton · Dayton, TN$51,604$20,614$19,500Not reported
Bryan College-Dayton posts a six-year completion rate of 50%, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $51,604 four years after completing.
468Oklahoma Baptist University · Shawnee, OK$49,999$20,958$17,56249.4%
Oklahoma Baptist University admits 49% of applicants and reports median earnings of $49,999 for its graduates four years after completing.
469Freed-Hardeman University · Henderson, TN$50,701$21,574$20,98859.7%
Freed-Hardeman University reports median earnings of $50,701 for its graduates four years after completing, and an average net price of $21,574.
470Ferrum College · Ferrum, VA$46,725$20,082$16,94089.0%
Ferrum College admits 89% of applicants and graduates 32% of its students within six years.
471Asbury University · Wilmore, KY$45,728$21,401$18,45563.4%
Asbury University ranks 1376th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with a six-year completion rate of 65%.
472Hendrix College · Conway, AR$50,422$24,149$15,95155.7%
Hendrix College posts median earnings of $50,422 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $15,951 for families earning under $30,000.
473Benedict College · Columbia, SC$41,293$18,250$17,17795.7%
Benedict College has an admission rate of 96% and an average net price of $18,250.
474Saint Augustine's University · Raleigh, NC$41,272$24,313$27,81533.8%
Saint Augustine's University reports median earnings of $41,272 for its graduates four years after completing, and a six-year completion rate of 25%.
475Covenant College · Lookout Mountain, GA$48,802$26,265$18,31086.5%
Covenant College admits 87% of applicants and reports an average net price of $18,310 for families earning under $30,000.
476McMurry University · Abilene, TX$48,273$19,581$15,94657.0%
McMurry University ranks 1385th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with median earnings of $48,273 for its graduates four years after completing.
477Virginia Wesleyan University · Virginia Beach, VA$50,183$19,676$14,08072.9%
Virginia Wesleyan University graduates 42% of its students within six years and reports an average net price of $19,676.
478Brevard College · Brevard, NC$41,671$23,509$19,29442.2%
Brevard College posts median earnings of $41,671 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 42%.
479Montreat College · Montreat, NC$47,821$27,061$23,26169.2%
Montreat College has a six-year completion rate of 50% and an average net price of $23,261 for families earning under $30,000.
480Florida College · Temple Terrace, FL$46,022$23,931$20,49469.7%
Florida College ranks 1398th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, with an average net price of $23,931.
481Savannah College of Art and Design · Savannah, GA$47,980$49,430$44,85883.0%
Savannah College of Art and Design reports median earnings of $47,980 for its graduates four years after completing, and its six-year completion rate stands at 69%.
482University of Mobile · Mobile, AL$46,865$22,382$17,55077.9%
University of Mobile admits 78% of applicants and carries an average net price of $22,382.
483East Texas Baptist University · Marshall, TX$48,425$23,911$20,42057.8%
East Texas Baptist University ranks 483rd on this list, with graduates across all fields earning a median of $48,425 four years after completing.
484High Point University · High Point, NC$65,028$38,707$32,76375.3%
High Point University posts a six-year completion rate of 74% and an average net price of $38,707.
485Coker University · Hartsville, SC$47,935$20,286$16,78994.0%
Coker University shows median earnings of $47,935 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an admission rate of 94%.
486Blue Mountain Christian University · Blue Mountain, MS$40,841$24,016$23,11289.0%
Blue Mountain Christian University carries an average net price of $23,112 for families earning under $30,000, and its six-year completion rate is 55%.
487Lynn University · Boca Raton, FL$53,587$44,089$40,71173.5%
Lynn University ranks 487th on this list and reports median earnings of $53,587 for its graduates four years after completing.
488Johnson University · Knoxville, TN$42,004$22,063$17,24665.1%
Johnson University admits 65% of applicants, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $42,004 four years after completing.
489Columbia International University · Columbia, SC$40,332$26,036$21,95594.5%
Columbia International University posts a six-year completion rate of 47% and an average net price of $26,036.
490St. John's College · Annapolis, MD$45,787$45,597$42,52855.2%
St. John's College reports median earnings of $45,787 for its graduates four years after completing, with an admission rate of 55%.
491Warren Wilson College · Swannanoa, NC$36,684$21,249$13,56671.3%
Warren Wilson College carries an average net price of $13,566 for families earning under $30,000, and its admission rate is 71%.
492Emmanuel University · Franklin Springs, GA$42,976$20,925$17,73574.0%
Emmanuel University ranks 492nd on this list, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $42,976 four years after completing.
493Ringling College of Art and Design · Sarasota, FL$49,311$57,742$47,26169.7%
Ringling College of Art and Design reports median earnings of $49,311 for its graduates four years after completing, alongside an average net price of $57,742.
494Truett McConnell University · Cleveland, GA$47,336$22,227$21,27478.3%
Truett McConnell University admits 78% of applicants and shows a six-year completion rate of 38%.
495Toccoa Falls College · Toccoa Falls, GA$39,953$21,642$20,82566.0%
Toccoa Falls College carries an average net price of $21,642, and its graduates across all fields earn a median of $39,953 four years after completing.
496Young Harris College · Young Harris, GA$43,173$22,034$19,72162.6%
Young Harris College graduates 42% of its students within six years and ranks 496th on this list.
497Eckerd College · Saint Petersburg, FL$48,651$38,071$29,61575.8%
Eckerd College posts median earnings of $48,651 for its graduates four years after completing, with an admission rate of 76%.
498Beacon College · Leesburg, FL$29,712$53,517$47,60143.5%
Beacon College admits 43% of applicants and reports an average net price of $47,601 for families earning under $30,000.
499Maryland Institute College of Art · Baltimore, MD$42,353$42,729$32,38976.8%
Maryland Institute College of Art ranks 1463rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, and its graduates earn a median of $42,353 four years after completing.
500Saint Joseph Seminary College · St. Benedict, LA$44,996$45,460$42,549Not reported
Saint Joseph Seminary College reports a six-year completion rate of 48% and median earnings of $44,996 for its graduates four years after completing.

* Net price can be negative: when grants and scholarships exceed the listed cost of attendance, students can receive the difference as a refund for other expenses.

How this list is ordered

Schools are ordered by Azimuth's overall score for the South, highest first. The score combines four pillars, weighted 30% return, 30% mobility, 20% access and 20% affordability, as set out on Azimuth's methodology page. The score draws on institution-level earnings for federally aided completers across all fields, measured four years after completing, among those working and not enrolled. It does not measure fit or teaching quality. The list spans 213 public and 287 private nonprofit four-year institutions. The University of Texas at Arlington ranks 1st on this page and 8th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, while The University of Texas at Austin follows at 2nd and holds a composite rank of 9th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions.