Is Lander University worth it?
Lander University is a public, four-year institution in Greenwood, South Carolina (small town). It awarded 993 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and teacher education and professional development.
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Federal context for Lander University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,764
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,003
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,396
Average net price
$15,363
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
993
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
3,397
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $37,208 | $52,512 | 140 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,485 | $75,458 | 79 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,626 | $41,110 | 51 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,155 | $43,098 | 33 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $21,605 | $40,202 | 33 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,601 | $43,637 | 32 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $25,271 | N/A | 28 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $31,243 | $44,287 | 26 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,422 | $51,767 | 22 |
| History | Bachelor's | $36,613 | $41,783 | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $25,204 | $39,428 | 20 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $47,462 | $53,004 | 19 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $59,232 | N/A | 18 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 213 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 139 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 110 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 65 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Montessori Teacher Education | Master's | 22 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 1,868 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 1,856 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 693 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 505 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 463 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 414 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 412 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 389 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lander University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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