South University-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina · Private For-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$34,115
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Graduation Rate
4%
Annual Tuition
$18,238
At a Glance
Total Students
445
Retention Rate
10%
Faculty Ratio
14
Financial Aid
60%
Median Debt
$26,123
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Institution Overview
South University-Columbia is a private, for-profit institution with a small student body of 445. The school has a low graduation rate of 3.9% and a retention rate of 10%. The in-state tuition is $18,238, and 59.5% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates' earnings vary over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $55,439, but decrease to $34,115 five years after graduation. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $34,421. The median debt for students is $26,123.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$55k
1 YEAR
$34k
5 YEARS
$34k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, South University-Columbia graduates earn a median of $55,439. However, median earnings decline to $34,115 five years after graduation, and increase slightly to $34,421 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $26,123.
South University-Columbia has a very low graduation rate of 3.9% and a low retention rate of 10%. The school has a student body of 445 students, and 59.5% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $18,238.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Public Health
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Public Administration
Legal Support Services
Psychology, General
Information Science/Studies
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Campus Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29203
South University-Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The campus is in a suburban setting.