Compare 17 Education, General. programs in the South. Average earnings: $38,023.
With top graduates earning $57,410, Education, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $19K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Texas at Arlington's Education, General. program leads with graduates earning $57,410, well above the regional average of $38,023. Following closely are Southwestern University at $50,984 and Towson University at $48,964—demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to prestigious institutions.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,410 | 69 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Southwestern UniversityPrivate | $50,984 | 9 | $25,000 | Manageable | $46,546 | High |
| #3 | Towson UniversityPublic | $48,964 | 42 | $18,718 | Good | $28,489 | High |
| #4 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $43,274 | 26 | $21,500 | Manageable | $28,086 | High |
| #5 | Flagler CollegePrivate | $42,999 | 31 | $24,250 | Manageable | $29,390 | High |
| #6 | Salem CollegePrivate | $41,366 | 16 | $26,649 | Challenging | $13,000 | High |
| #7 | $41,275 | 65 | $17,236 | Manageable | $15,000 | High | |
| #8 | $41,084 | 42 | $21,000 | Manageable | $12,589 | High | |
| #9 | $39,245 | 38 | $17,622 | Manageable | $18,946 | High | |
| #10 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $39,242 | 13 | $26,500 | Challenging | $27,785 | High |
| #11 | Tusculum UniversityPrivate | $36,540 | 22 | $23,250 | Challenging | $14,951 | High |
| #12 | Berea CollegePrivate | $33,882 | 15 | $3,591 | Excellent | $0 | Excellent |
| #13 | Lee UniversityPrivate | $29,370 | 19 | $25,750 | High | $24,000 | High |
| #14 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $28,997 | 15 | $24,500 | High | $16,398 | High |
| #15 | Albany State UniversityPublic | $28,916 | 59 | $25,024 | High | $10,892 | High |
| #16 | Belmont Abbey CollegePrivate | $27,947 | 28 | $26,000 | High | $38,303 | High |
| #17 | Jackson State UniversityPublic | $27,729 | 76 | $30,470 | High | $15,000 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
