South University-Columbia
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Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at South University-Columbia, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 76% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 25th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at South University-Columbia
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,635 | $91,363 | +3% | #304 of 966 | #126 | $23,592 |
| Information Science/Studies | $44,682 | $58,915 | -31% | #134 of 148 | #124 | $45,268 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,773 | $53,445 | -22% | #1008 of 1176 | #873 | $46,000 |
| Legal Support Services | $36,900 | $49,335 | -7% | #22 of 32 | #18 | $44,464 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $36,654 | $47,390 | -23% | #137 of 156 | #118 | $47,778 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $39,722 | $46,885 | -20% | #252 of 275 | #222 | $39,675 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,713 | $46,322 | -16% | #578 of 660 | #493 | $42,354 |
| Public Health | $34,789 | $45,993 | -22% | #199 of 215 | #164 | $38,888 |
| Psychology | $28,684 | $39,694 | -22% | #971 of 1027 | #904 | $44,548 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The South University-Columbia Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $133,376
- Avg rent near campus: $1,355/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29203 (7.9% cap, Columbia)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,732 | $15,732 |
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Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from South University-Columbia's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (F): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology