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South University-Montgomery
Montgomery, Alabama · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 5355 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery, AL 36116 · Phone: (334) 395-8800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Physical Therapy Association.
South University-Montgomery is a private for-profit trade school in Montgomery, Alabama offering medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS and CAPTE.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of South University-Montgomery carry a median debt of $26,123 and earn a median of $34,421 ten years after entry; the campus's own completion rate is not reported, though the Alabama state average is 45.5%.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for South University-Montgomery; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 65.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $29,630 | $36,100 | $38,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 18 | $39,095 | $43,489 | $23,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $39,095 | $43,489 | $23,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
South University-Montgomery is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Montgomery, Alabama. It is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus's primary trade offering is medical assistant programs, with 21 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 299.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for comparable programs in Alabama is 45.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $26,123, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $34,421. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 65.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students are enrolled.
This campus may suit students seeking a focused medical assistant credential rather than a broader associate or bachelor's degree pathway, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
South University-Montgomery's primary trade offering is medical assistant programs, with 21 recent completers recorded. Federal data lists two total programs at this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 65.6% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The Alabama state average completion rate is 45.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $26,123, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $34,421.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (334) 395-8800 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
South University-Montgomery is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, financial aid terms, and institutional accountability compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the American Physical Therapy Association/CAPTE and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?101116.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus focuses on medical assistant programs, which are commonly short-term credentials, but specific program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Federal data does not report specific licensure or certification requirements for this campus's programs; contact the school directly for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach South University-Montgomery at (334) 395-8800 or through its website at https://www.southuniversity.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided does not include comparative information on nearby schools offering medical assistant programs; check the College Scorecard for nearby institutions and their reported outcomes.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.