South University-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Private for-profit · Graduate degree-granting

South University-Columbia is a private for-profit institution in Columbia, South Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 450 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,421 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 12.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $26,123, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.32x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,693 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Mental Health Services, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Health Services Administration, and Public Health.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,421
Graduation Rate
12.5%
Median Debt
$26,123
Average Net Price
$27,693
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.31x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.32x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
450
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
57.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$18,145
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,145
Pell Grant Rate
58.0%
Federal Loan Rate
64.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$26,588
Income $30K–$48K
$30,474
Income $48K–$75K
$32,022

Student Demographics

Women
76.3%
White
12.9%
Black
66.9%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
3.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
25.5%

Accreditations

Programs (17)

Bachelor (9)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $91,363 37
Public Health $45,993 9
Psychology $39,694 6
Health Services Administration $46,885 6
Business Administration & Management $53,445 6
Criminal Justice & Corrections $46,322 2
Health Services $47,390 1
Information Science $58,915 0
Legal Support Services $49,335 Not reported

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Mental Health Services $55,052 24
Health Services Administration $65,167 11
Registered Nursing $119,307 10
Business Administration & Management $74,209 8
Criminal Justice & Corrections $55,950 1
Public Administration $47,649 0

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $50,681 21

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $120,256 1

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