South University-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina. 450 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($26,417) equals 67% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($39,314). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 6% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 57% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $42,688 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $39,314 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,417 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
16 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 46 | $79,957 | $95,033 | $42,965 |
| Information Science/Studies | 2 | $49,812 | $61,578 | $53,217 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | $47,785 | $54,902 | $56,667 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | $45,014 | $50,387 | $57,448 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 0 | — | $47,677 | — |
| Psychology, General | 4 | $37,532 | $45,235 | $57,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 3 | $37,864 | $44,443 | $57,500 |
| Public Health | 5 | $45,579 | $43,098 | $57,500 |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $104,756 | $120,419 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | $66,151 | $76,801 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | $53,376 | $61,293 | — |
| Public Administration | 1 | — | $57,196 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | $41,959 | $55,051 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 18 | $47,917 | $49,117 | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 16 | $42,087 | $50,817 | $29,035 |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $108,337 | $119,444 | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does South University-Columbia cost per year?
- The average net price at South University-Columbia, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $25,119 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do South University-Columbia graduates earn?
- Former South University-Columbia students earn a median of $39,314 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at South University-Columbia?
- 6% of South University-Columbia students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do South University-Columbia graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from South University-Columbia is $26,417. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
