South University-Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina · Private, for-profit
All 17 assessed programs leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 1 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
17 of 18 programs could be assessed 94% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assisting | Associate's Degree | $50,681 | +$15,872 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.4 yrs | 29 |
| Mental Health and Counseling Services | Master's Degree | $55,052 | +$20,243 | clears the bar | $62,262 | 3.1 yrs | 19 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $45,993 | +$11,184 | clears the bar | $38,888 | 3.5 yrs | 15 |
| Nursing | Master's Degree | $119,307 | +$84,498 | clears the bar | $59,405 | 0.7 yrs | 12 |
| Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,363 | +$56,554 | clears the bar | $23,592 | 0.4 yrs | 11 |
| Business Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $53,445 | +$18,636 | clears the bar | $46,000 | 2.5 yrs | 10 |
| Healthcare Administration | Master's Degree | $65,167 | +$30,358 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.4 yrs | 9 |
| Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $39,694 | +$4,885 | clears the bar | $44,548 | 9.1 yrs | 7 |
| Criminal Justice | Master's Degree | $55,950 | +$21,141 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.9 yrs | 7 |
| Healthcare Administration | Bachelor's Degree | $46,885 | +$12,076 | clears the bar | $39,675 | 3.3 yrs | 7 |
| Business Administration | Master's Degree | $74,209 | +$39,400 | clears the bar | $46,193 | 1.2 yrs | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Bachelor's Degree | $49,335 | +$14,526 | clears the bar | $44,464 | 3.1 yrs | 5 |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $47,649 | +$12,840 | clears the bar | $52,542 | 4.1 yrs | 4 |
| Nursing | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $120,256 | +$85,447 | clears the bar | $46,988 | 0.5 yrs | 2 |
| Information Science | Bachelor's Degree | $58,915 | +$24,106 | clears the bar | $45,268 | 1.9 yrs | 1 |
| Criminal Justice | Bachelor's Degree | $46,322 | +$11,513 | clears the bar | $42,354 | 3.7 yrs | 1 |
| Health Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $47,390 | +$12,581 | clears the bar | $47,778 | 3.8 yrs | 0 |
| Pharmacy | First Professional Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 9 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.