Is South University-Richmond worth it?
South University-Richmond is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Glen Allen, Virginia (large suburb), part of the South University system. It awarded 102 degrees in 2024, most often in physician associate, registered nursing and physical therapy assistant.
South University-Richmond is part of South University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for South University-Richmond
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$55,439
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,975
Median earnings 10 years after
$34,421
Average net price
$30,442
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
102
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
232
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $102,397 | $119,307 | 2,334 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,635 | $91,363 | 1,002 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $39,761 | $50,681 | 493 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $107,029 | $129,131 | 254 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $59,169 | $74,209 | 205 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,773 | $53,445 | 177 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $41,585 | $55,052 | 170 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Graduate certificate | $113,849 | $120,256 | 168 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's | $39,722 | $46,885 | 156 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,684 | $39,694 | 90 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $44,682 | $58,915 | 88 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $34,789 | $45,993 | 84 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,713 | $46,322 | 76 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $29,071 | $36,905 | 76 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $36,654 | $47,390 | 70 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 34 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 9 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 8 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | Associate | 5 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for South University-Richmond. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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