Compare 14 Scopist. programs in the South. Average earnings: $38,217.
With top graduates earning $48,678, Scopist programs stand out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University of Houston-Clear Lake's Scopist program leads with graduates earning $48,678, well above the $38,217 average across 14 Southern programs. Stevenson University follows at $47,122, while Clayton State University rounds out the top three at $45,339—demonstrating that strong outcomes aren't limited to prestigious institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Houston-Clear Lake graduates borrow $17,831 and face just a 9.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. When parent loans are included, the same school leads with an 18.3% family burden, proving smart program selection keeps debt manageable.
Highest program earnings: $48,678
Strong outcomes with 75% acceptance
9.4% payment burden | Good
18.3% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $48,678 | 21 | $17,831 | Good | $14,731 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Stevenson UniversityPrivate | $47,122 | 25 | $26,000 | Manageable | $52,117 | High |
| #3 | Clayton State UniversityPublic | $45,339 | 16 | $25,706 | Manageable | $12,973 | Challenging |
| #4 | $44,645 | 77 | $17,622 | Good | $18,946 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $44,205 | 13 | $22,500 | Manageable | $14,685 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $41,864 | 9 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,353 | High | |
| #7 | $41,313 | 43 | $16,624 | Manageable | $12,269 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $41,192 | 125 | $24,500 | Challenging | $16,398 | High |
| #9 | Nova Southeastern UniversityPrivate | $37,568 | 6 | $24,250 | Challenging | $21,738 | High |
| #10 | Regent UniversityPrivate | $36,758 | 21 | $24,534 | Challenging | $15,513 | High |
| #11 | Mississippi CollegePrivate | $31,807 | 9 | $22,500 | High | $16,510 | High |
| #12 | $28,055 | 21 | $22,500 | High | $14,301 | High | |
| #13 | East Central UniversityPublic | $26,353 | 6 | $17,671 | High | $9,573 | High |
| #14 | $20,140 | 16 | $15,000 | High | $10,000 | 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 →
