South University-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina · Private, for-profit · 450 undergraduates
All 17 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,588 |
| $30k to $48k | $30,474 |
| $48k to $75k | $32,022 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,386 |
| All families (average) | $27,693 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $50,681 | +$15,872 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $55,052 | +$20,243 | clears the bar | $62,262 | 3.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $45,993 | +$11,184 | clears the bar | $38,888 | 3.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $119,307 | +$84,498 | clears the bar | $59,405 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,363 | +$56,554 | clears the bar | $23,592 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,445 | +$18,636 | clears the bar | $46,000 | 2.5 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $65,167 | +$30,358 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's Degree | $55,950 | +$21,141 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $46,885 | +$12,076 | clears the bar | $39,675 | 3.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,694 | +$4,885 | clears the bar | $44,548 | 9.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $74,209 | +$39,400 | clears the bar | $46,193 | 1.2 yrs |
| Legal Support Services | Bachelor's Degree | $49,335 | +$14,526 | clears the bar | $44,464 | 3.1 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $47,649 | +$12,840 | clears the bar | $52,542 | 4.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $120,256 | +$85,447 | clears the bar | $46,988 | 0.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $46,322 | +$11,513 | clears the bar | $42,354 | 3.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 58% of students receive Pell grants · 23% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.