Is South College worth it?
South College is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Knoxville, Tennessee (midsize city). It awarded 2,780 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in pre-nursing studies, registered nursing and licensed practical nurse training.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,134
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,540
Median earnings 10 years after
$36,642
Average net price
$17,858
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
2,780
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
8,745
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 | Bachelor's | $65,109 | $77,096 | 221 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $39,733 | $46,109 | 127 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $109,366 | $127,468 | 79 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate | $30,446 | $61,037 | 68 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $44,888 | $53,367 | 52 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $39,238 | N/A | 42 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $88,631 | N/A | 31 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $28,606 | $36,738 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $43,775 | $55,361 | 20 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $24,095 | N/A | 16 |
| Food Science and Technology | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | Associate | 710 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 262 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 243 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 213 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 176 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Associate | 93 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 69 |
| Pre-Pharmacy Studies | Associate | 56 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 55 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | Associate | 52 |
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Sources: federal figures for South College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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