South University-Richmond: programs, outcomes and local jobs

South University-Richmond at a glance

• 232

  students enrolled

• 102

  degrees and certificates a year

• 42%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $30,442

  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-Richmond 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-Richmond

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

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• 108

  open professional jobs

• 21

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Henrico County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $86,397

  median household income

  Henrico County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (23 open), sales (14 open), operations (18 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (4 open).

Hiring most: Dominion Energy (8), DPR Construction (7), Veralto (7), W. R. Berkley (4), Berkley W R (3), Bunge Global (3), W. R. Berkley (3), BroadStreet Partners (2).

What they hire for: Finance (23), Operations (18), Engineering (16), Sales (14), Data & Analytics (6), Legal (6). Finance jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.

• Virginia Career Works - HenricoRichmond · 804-952-6116 · Mon-Thur 8:30am-4pm; Fri 8:30am-2pm
• Virginia Career Works - RichmondRichmond · Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00pm and Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is South University-Richmond?

South University-Richmond enrolls about 232 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Glen Allen, Virginia. It awards about 102 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at South University-Richmond?

42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do South University-Richmond 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-Richmond offer AI or data science degrees?

South University-Richmond 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-Richmond?

108 open professional jobs are listed in Henrico County, 21 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Dominion Energy has the most openings.