Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina · Public · 3,397 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,450 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,778 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,842 |
| $75k to $110k | $18,319 |
| $110k and up | $19,102 |
| All families (average) | $15,363 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $52,512 | +$17,703 | clears the bar | $25,191 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $75,458 | +$40,649 | clears the bar | $26,609 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,637 | +$8,828 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,110 | +$6,301 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $43,098 | +$8,289 | clears the bar | $24,997 | 3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $25,271 | -$9,538 | falls short | $25,750 | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,767 | +$16,958 | clears the bar | $26,600 | 1.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $40,202 | +$5,393 | clears the bar | $26,437 | 4.9 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $41,783 | +$6,974 | clears the bar | $19,250 | 2.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $53,004 | +$18,195 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $59,232 | +$24,423 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,568 | +$1,759 | clears the bar | $21,027 | 12 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,287 | +$9,478 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $39,428 | +$4,619 | clears the bar | $25,066 | 5.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $50,079 | +$15,270 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 50% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.