Top 30 Historically Black Colleges by Average Starting Salary

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Editor's Note: In an earlier release of this report, South Carolina State University was noted as "closed". This information was incorrectly reported. South Carolina State University is open for enrollment, and producing high earning alumni.

When choosing a college to attend most students don't factor in how much they can expect to earn upon entering the workforce after graduation. Since college is a major stepping stone into a career, students should look at how much they can expect to earn as a starting salary.

Student loans can mount up and if a student chooses a college that doesn't offer a good return, they are likely to experience increased difficulty paying back their loans. Paying back college loans will be a monthly payment so students can more easily project their ability to pay by knowing their projected salary upon graduation.

Most students often overlook the fact that a degree from an expensive or highly prestigious school often doesn't translate into higher earnings. Choosing a school that offers a high starting salary should be one factor that students consider in their choice of education providers.

Out-of-State: $15,561

Savannah State University, the oldest public historically black university in the state of Georgia, develops productive members of a global society through high quality instruction, scholarship, research, service and community involvement. The University fosters engaged learning and personal growth in a student-centered environment that celebrates the African American legacy while nurturing a diverse student body. SSU offers graduate and undergraduate studies including nationally accredited programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions. The university’s 4,500 students select majors from 25 undergraduate and five graduate programs in the School of Teacher Education and three colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Business Administration and Sciences and Technology.column_text]column]row]row]column width="1/2"]column_text]Sources:

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/hbcu

http://www.payscale.com/college-salary-report-2014/full-list-of-schools

http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

http://www.stateuniversity.com

Each school's website and Facebook page.column_text]column]column width="1/2"]column_text]Congratulations to all the schools who made this year's list. Feel free to add this badge to your site to show your students your accomplishment.

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