Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 11.4%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 15.4%
- Retention Rate
- 28.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,421
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,123
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 25.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $277/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $91,613 | $59,405 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $66,883 | $23,592 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $60,839 | $43,847 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $45,207 | $41,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $44,418 | $45,268 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $43,489 | $23,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $42,799 | $46,193 |
| Public Administration. | Master | $41,007 | $52,542 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,986 | $46,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $37,478 | $41,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $34,420 | $42,354 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $33,616 | $39,675 |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate | $31,133 | $25,936 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $30,520 | $47,778 |
| Legal Support Services. | Bachelor | $30,409 | $44,464 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates face significant financial challenges with a median debt of $26,123 against median earnings of $34,421, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 76%. Monthly loan payments of $277 consume about 10% of typical graduate income, well above the recommended 8% threshold. The employment rate reaches 94.7%, but only 25.48% of borrowers successfully repay their loans. South University-Montgomery primarily serves students pursuing healthcare and business careers, fields where starting salaries often lag behind debt burdens at for-profit institutions. The 6-year graduation rate of just 15.40% means most students accumulate debt without completing degrees. This represents a weak return on investment given the high costs relative to modest earnings potential.