Is South University-Virginia Beach worth it?
South University-Virginia Beach is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Virginia Beach, Virginia (large city), part of the South University system. It awarded 80 degrees in 2024, most often in registered nursing, mental health counseling and physical therapy assistant.
South University-Virginia Beach 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-Virginia Beach
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
$27,843
Completion rate
8%
Completions (2024)
80
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
240
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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 10 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 9 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | Associate | 7 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's | 5 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Public Health, General | Bachelor's | 3 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for South University-Virginia Beach. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page