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South University-Savannah Online
Savannah, Georgia · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 709 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA 31406 · Phone: (888) 444-3404 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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South University-Savannah Online is a private for-profit trade school in Savannah, Georgia offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates carry a median debt of $26,123 and earn a median of $34,421 ten years after entry; this campus's completion rate versus the Georgia state average (49.7%) is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for South University-Savannah Online; contact the school for current tuition. The campus participates in Title IV federal aid, and 79.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $34,270 | $41,600 | $46,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (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 | 134 | $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-Savannah Online is a private for-profit trade and career campus based in Savannah, Georgia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Because it participates in Title IV federal student aid, students who qualify can use FAFSA-based financial aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus's primary trade offering is medical assistant programs, which accounted for 134 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 6,433.
Federal Scorecard data provides some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The state average completion rate for comparable programs in Georgia is 49.7%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that 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. Nearly 80% of students here (79.6%) receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus centers on a single trade pathway — medical assistant training — delivered in an online, midsize-city-based setting, which may suit adult learners or career changers seeking a focused credential without relocating. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and contact the school directly for tuition, schedules, and program length details not captured in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
South University-Savannah Online offers medical assistant programs, its sole listed program family, with 134 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Georgia state average completion rate is 49.7%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $26,123, per federal Scorecard 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 (888) 444-3404 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
South University-Savannah Online is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels, ownership structure, and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is 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 confirm accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?475121.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers an online, focused medical assistant program, which may suit adult learners or career changers seeking a single credential without relocating, though specific scheduling details are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the medical assistant program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach South University-Savannah Online at (888) 444-3404 or through its website at https://www.southuniversity.edu/online#location=Online Programs.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools offering medical assistant programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.