South University-West Palm Beach

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

The reported overall graduation rate is 18% for South University-West Palm Beach. This is a serious outcome to examine, but it should not be read as the percentage of all students, including every transfer and graduate student, who eventually complete a degree.

IPEDS graduation measures follow defined entering cohorts over specified periods. The reported four-year rate is 0%, while the six-year rate is 17%; those figures should not be added together or assumed to describe the same group in the same year. Small entering cohorts can also make rates change substantially from one reporting period to another.

A reported retention rate of 100% measures continued enrollment for its relevant cohort, not degree completion. Applicants should ask their program for recent completion figures by credential, including outcomes for transfer students and part-time students where available, and clarify whether students who change campuses or programs are counted.

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

College Scorecard program-level figures report earnings one year after completion, not a salary guaranteed by a South University degree. For registered nursing-related study, the reported figure is $65,499; for business administration, it is $37,748.

The corresponding reported figures are $33,655 for criminal justice and corrections and $33,436 for health and medical administrative services. Public health is listed at $29,498, and general psychology at $26,893. These figures describe different fields with different job markets and should not be interpreted as a ranking of teaching quality.

One-year earnings cannot capture later career growth, differences in work hours, additional credentials, or whether a graduate works in the field studied. Applicants should pair program earnings with completion prospects, total borrowing, licensing eligibility, and the jobs their specific credential qualifies them to pursue.