Business Administration, Management and Operations at South University-Savannah Online

South University-Savannah Online's business program carries a red flag that's hard to ignore: graduates take on more than double the debt of typical business majors in Georgia ($55,162 vs. $26,538 state median), yet earn slightly below the state median. With earnings at the 40th percentile among Georgia business programs, students here are paying premium prices for middle-of-the-pack results. That debt load—among the highest 5% nationally for business programs—translates to a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.26, meaning graduates owe more than a year's salary right out of school.

The 11% earnings growth over four years suggests some upward mobility, but it's modest relative to the burden graduates carry. While the program serves a predominantly low-income population (76% Pell recipients), the financial structure raises questions about accessibility versus affordability. Compare this to University of Georgia business grads who earn $56,630—27% more—typically with less debt.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: your child would likely graduate with roughly twice the debt burden of peers at other Georgia schools while earning similar or lower salaries. Unless there are compelling personal circumstances that make online education at this specific institution necessary, exploring in-state alternatives would almost certainly deliver better value. The robust sample size means these numbers reflect real outcomes, not statistical noise.