Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 5.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 5.1%
- Retention Rate
- 23.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,421
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,123
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 31:1
- 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. | Certificate | $98,736 | $46,988 |
| 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 |
| 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 just $34,421 after ten years. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 76%, well above the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $277 consume nearly 10% of typical graduate income, creating substantial financial strain. Only 25% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. The employment rate reaches 95%, but many graduates enter lower-paying service and administrative roles that don't justify the educational investment. With extremely low graduation rates of 5% and poor earnings outcomes, South University-Savannah Online represents a weak return on investment for most students.