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Associate+8% vs national median124 grads tracked

Public Administration and Social Service Professions at South Central College

Ranked 52nd of 132 associate programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$31,132
middle 50%: $23,929 – $40,883
Median · 5 years out
$42,904
middle 50%: $33,617 – $50,368
Median · 10 years out
$52,165
middle 50%: $41,887 – $79,787

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of South Central College's associate program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $31,132 one year after graduating, rising to $52,165 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 8% above the national median of $39,857 for this field, ranking 52nd of 132 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.8 yrs
≈ $11,824 total interest

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