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Public Health bachelor's degree at South University-Montgomery

Montgomery, AL · Private for-profit

What this page covers

Federal data group related majors at the same college and degree level. One record can include several named programs or concentrations.

The short version

Reported earnings are below similar programs.

$12,815 below the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
122.3% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−97% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

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What stays fixed$45,993 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

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Not availableEarnings growth, year 1 → 5$34,789 → Not available
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableYear-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
142Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
$9,868Awarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$27,807

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$56,262

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$45,993

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$596/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$27,807Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$34,793Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE9.1%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$34,789Year 1
$45,993Year 4
Not availableYear 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

15.6% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$3,833
Estimated loan payment$596
142borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$45,993 vs. $58,808

$12,815 below the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$92,310 median wageAL estimate · 3,360 jobs · 25-1071$61,270–$128,720 middle 50% of AL wages+17.9% projected U.S. growth · 24,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeMedical and Health Services Managers$97,790 median wageAL estimate · 10,360 jobs · 11-9111$79,500–$118,440 middle 50% of AL wages+24.2% projected U.S. growth · 62,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeHealth Education Specialists$65,210 median wageAL estimate · 540 jobs · 21-1091$45,500–$78,760 middle 50% of AL wages+5.6% projected U.S. growth · 6,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeCommunity Health Workers$43,340 median wageAL estimate · 270 jobs · 21-1094$36,800–$47,880 middle 50% of AL wages+12.7% projected U.S. growth · 7,000 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentOccupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,260 median wageAL estimate · 2,510 jobs · 19-5011$63,040–$102,420 middle 50% of AL wages+18.5% projected U.S. growth · 17,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeOccupational Health and Safety Technicians$55,010 median wageAL estimate · 880 jobs · 19-5012$49,600–$70,810 middle 50% of AL wages+19.4% projected U.S. growth · 3,800 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentPhysicists$139,330 median wageAL estimate · 280 jobs · 19-2012$103,570–$195,190 middle 50% of AL wages+7.2% projected U.S. growth · 1,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeGenetic Counselors$100,040 median wageU.S. estimate · 3,740 jobs · 29-9092+10.4% projected U.S. growth · 300 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreePhysics Teachers, Postsecondary$82,750 median wageAL estimate · 170 jobs · 25-1054$60,990–$100,620 middle 50% of AL wages+2.4% projected U.S. growth · 1,100 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeEpidemiologists$74,740 median wageAL estimate · 70 jobs · 19-1041$59,560–$88,200 middle 50% of AL wages+18.7% projected U.S. growth · 800 openings/yrTypical entry: Master's degreeCompliance Officers$72,990 median wageAL estimate · 3,770 jobs · 13-1041$51,300–$98,470 middle 50% of AL wages+3.8% projected U.S. growth · 32,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$72,490 median wageAL estimate · 870 jobs · 19-2041$52,750–$85,350 middle 50% of AL wages+6.1% projected U.S. growth · 7,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degree
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama

$5,595 higher earnings · $31,262 less debt · $5,387 lower annual net price

Earnings
$51,588
Debt
$25,000
Annual net price
$22,420
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Birmingham, AL

University of Alabama at Birmingham

$31,262 less debt · $9,058 lower annual net price

Earnings
$44,398
Debt
$25,000
Annual net price
$18,749
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Butte, MT

Montana Technological University

$40,862 higher earnings · $29,262 less debt · $11,326 lower annual net price

Earnings
$86,855
Debt
$27,000
Annual net price
$16,481
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Rochester Hills, MI

Oakland University

$39,273 higher earnings · $25,512 less debt · $18,687 lower annual net price

Earnings
$85,266
Debt
$30,750
Annual net price
$9,120
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