South University-Columbia: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South University-Columbia at a glance

• 450

  students enrolled

• 143

  degrees and certificates a year

• 23%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $27,693

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,732

• $34,115

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,421

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

South University-Columbia reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around South University-Columbia

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Richland County, where the college is.

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• 347

  open professional jobs

• 45

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  15 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Richland County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $61,699

  median household income

  Richland County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (4 open), finance (33 open), sales (39 open), operations (54 open), marketing (12 open), human resources (19 open).

Hiring most: Scout Motors (43), Trane U.s. (17), Westinghouse Electric (16), The Nuclear Company (14), AgFirst Farm Credit Bank (8), Army National Guard Units (5), NexonIT (5), BlueCross BlueShield Of South Carolina (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (69), Operations (54), Sales (39), Finance (33), Human Resources (19), Data & Analytics (14). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Midlands Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works Center Columbia MidlandsColumbia · 803-737-5627 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is South University-Columbia?

South University-Columbia enrolls about 450 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Columbia, South Carolina. It awards about 143 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South University-Columbia?

23% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South University-Columbia graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $34,115 six years after entry and $34,421 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does South University-Columbia offer AI or data science degrees?

South University-Columbia reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near South University-Columbia?

347 open professional jobs are listed in Richland County, 45 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Scout Motors has the most openings.