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South University-Savannah Online

#2371 in US ranking Savannah, GA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$35,821
Tuition & fees
$17,895
Avg. aid
$5,440
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
7%
Median salary
$53,229
1 yr after graduation

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

Reported completion outcomes for South University-Savannah Online are low, but they require careful interpretation. The cited 2024-25 institutional figures give an overall graduation rate of 7% and a six-year rate of 6%; reported first-year retention is 34%.

Federal graduation-rate measures commonly track a defined group of first-time, full-time students rather than everyone who enrolls. A transfer student, part-time student, or adult returning after previous college study may therefore have a different experience from the group represented by a published rate. The four-year figure reported for this unit is 5%, but the measures should not be added together: they describe different completion windows or calculations.

These numbers warrant attention, not a single-cause explanation. Applicants can ask their intended program for recent, degree-specific completion and persistence figures, the typical time to finish at their planned course load, and the effect of changing enrollment intensity. Those details are particularly useful when a broad institutional rate does not closely resemble an applicant's circumstances.

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

Field-of-study earnings figures for South University-Savannah Online vary substantially by subject. The cited College Scorecard figures describe earnings measured one year after completion for the reported field groups; they are not starting-salary offers or predictions for an individual graduate.

  • Registered nursing and related nursing fields: $65,499.
  • Information science and studies: $39,831.
  • Business administration and management: $37,748.
  • Criminal justice and corrections: $33,655.
  • Psychology: $26,893.

These are field-level reported amounts, not a controlled comparison of the value of different degrees. Occupation, prior experience, location, hours worked, further education, and the mix of credentials within a field can all affect the result. A useful comparison also considers the specific program's cost, expected borrowing, completion outcomes, and any licensing requirements.

South University-Savannah Online Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
7%
4-year graduation
5%
6-year graduation
6%

South University-Savannah Online Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
34%
First-year retention, part-time students
12%
Employed 1 year after graduation
94%

South University-Savannah Online Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$53,229
4 years after graduation
$68,975
5 years after graduation
$62,376
7 years after graduation
$64,627
10 years after starting college
$39,314

Alumni Salary for South University-Savannah Online Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$37,748

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$33,655

Health and Medical Administrative Services

$33,436

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

$31,369

Information Science/Studies

$39,831

Legal Support Services

$33,600

Psychology, General

$26,893

Public Health

$29,498

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$65,499

South University-Savannah Online Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

23429263

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

7630106

Psychology

46551

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

142135

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

23932

Legal Professions and Studies

10212

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

559105664

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

611980

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

12517

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

5510

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

325

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

718

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.