South University-Virginia Beach

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

Reported completion rates for South University-Virginia Beach are low, but they describe defined student cohorts rather than every person who enrolls. The 2024-25 institutional data report an overall graduation rate of 8%. Separately reported four-year and six-year rates are each 10%; those measures can involve different cohorts or reporting definitions and should not be added together.

Federal graduation-rate measures generally follow first-time, full-time students, which makes them an incomplete picture for a campus with many transfer entrants. The same data show 54 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates, compared with nine first-time entrants. A reported 100% retention rate is also sensitive to the number of students in the relevant cohort and is not a graduation measure.

For a more useful program-level picture, ask for recent completion figures for the intended degree, the time students typically take to finish, and, where applicable, professional examination results. No single institution-wide rate explains why an individual student did or did not complete a program.

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

Field-of-study earnings figures offer a limited view of former students' early employment outcomes. College Scorecard figures supplied for programs associated with the institution measure earnings one year after graduation; they are historical observations, not salaries promised to future graduates.

• 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.
• Health and medical administrative services: $33,436.
• General health sciences and allied health: $31,369.
• Public health: $29,498.
• General psychology: $26,893.

These are field-level figures, not verified starting salaries for every Virginia Beach graduate or every credential within a field. Earnings can vary with degree level, occupation, local labor markets, prior experience, and whether a graduate works full time. Compare the figure for the exact credential you plan to earn with its total cost, likely borrowing, and any additional training required for your intended job.