Is South University-Montgomery worth it?
South University-Montgomery is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Montgomery, Alabama (midsize city), part of the South University system. It awarded 77 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing, physical therapy assistant and health care administration.
South University-Montgomery 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-Montgomery
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
$27,807
Completion rate
9%
Completions (2024)
77
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
299
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 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $59,169 | $74,209 | 205 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $47,710 | $65,167 | 180 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,773 | $53,445 | 177 |
| 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 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $41,898 | $55,950 | 57 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $45,666 | $47,649 | 33 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | $58,864 | $78,782 | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 16 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | Associate | 8 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 2 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 2 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for South University-Montgomery. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page