South University-Columbia

What are the graduation rates for students at South University-Columbia?

South University-Columbia's reported overall graduation rate is 23% in IPEDS 2024-25 figures. Reported four-year and six-year rates are 16% and 21%, respectively, while the reported student retention rate is 57%.

Graduation rates require careful interpretation. Federal first-time-student measures generally follow a defined entering cohort and do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or graduate student. The four-year, six-year, and overall figures can refer to different cohorts or reporting definitions, so they should not be added together or treated as a single class's progression.

These figures warrant attention because completing on schedule affects both total cost and the time until a student can use a credential. They do not, by themselves, establish why students leave or how a particular program performs. An applicant can ask for recent, program-specific completion and, where relevant, licensing-exam results.

What is the earning potential for graduates at South University-Columbia?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures reported for South University-Columbia describe earnings measured about one year after completion, not a salary promised to an individual student. In the October 2026 figures, the reported nursing-field amount is $65,499; the reported business administration amount is $37,748.

Other reported one-year field amounts include $39,831 for information science, $33,655 for criminal justice and corrections, and $26,893 for general psychology. These are field-level figures, not starting-salary offers or proof that every current Columbia program produces the same result.

Federal field-of-study earnings measures generally concern qualifying former students with earnings information and are subject to reporting rules. They can reflect differences in occupation, credential level, location, prior experience, and who is included in the measurement. Compare a program's earnings figure with its likely borrowing, completion timeline, and any licensing steps rather than using the figure alone to judge its value.