Top Ranked Programs
Lander University's program mix is anchored in business and applied professional fields, reflecting the institution's regional comprehensive university identity. Business Administration is the largest program with 152 graduates annually, followed by Nursing, Teacher Education, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology. Across 20 programs serving roughly 604 students annually, the institution concentrates in Business (representing 25% of graduates), Education (representing 12% of graduates), and Social Sciences (representing 6% of graduates). The highest-earning programs at Lander University are led by Nursing, where graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $75,458, followed by Business Administration with graduates earning $52,512, and Biology, General with median earnings of $51,767. Teacher Education and Kinesiology round out the top earners, with graduates earning $43,637 and $43,098 respectively. These earnings patterns reflect the institution's strength in applied business and professional fields where graduates enter the workforce directly and outcomes correspond to regional labor-market demand. The program portfolio emphasizes practical, career-oriented preparation aligned with South Carolina's regional economy. Business Administration and Nursing together account for a substantial share of the institution's degree output and lead to stable employment pathways. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how Lander University's dominant program families align with current workforce trends in the Southeast.