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South University-West Palm Beach
Royal Palm Beach, Florida · Private for-profit university
Address: 9801 Belvedere Road, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 · Phone: (561) 273-6500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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South University-West Palm Beach is a private for-profit trade school in Royal Palm Beach, FL offering medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS and related bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $26,123 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,421; completion rate versus the state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for South University-West Palm Beach; contact the school for current tuition. The campus participates in Title IV federal aid, and 59.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 | 15 | $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-West Palm Beach, located in Royal Palm Beach, FL, is a private for-profit institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The campus participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its primary trade offering recorded in federal data is medical assistant programs, with 15 recent completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 251 students.
Federal completion rate data for this specific campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate is 70.5%, and no direct comparison value is available. Graduates carry a median debt of $26,123, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,421. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 59.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students seeking a short, focused medical assistant program rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's pathway, though specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult students and career changers considering this path should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since figures such as completion rate and cost are incomplete in the available federal dataset.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
South University-West Palm Beach offers medical assistant programs, with 15 recent completers recorded in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional programmatic accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal student aid, so FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the Florida state average completion rate is 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $26,123, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are 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 (561) 273-6500 for current figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, aid eligibility nuances, and institutional funding structure 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 verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?133465.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check state licensing boards for medical assistant requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach South University-West Palm Beach at (561) 273-6500 or visit its website at https://www.southuniversity.edu/west-palm-beach#location=West Palm Beach, FL.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparison data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar programs in the area.
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.