Health and Medical Administrative Services at South University-Savannah Online

South University-Savannah Online's health administration program carries significantly more debt than most alternatives while delivering below-average earnings. At $34,666, students here borrow 51% more than the national median for this degree, yet earn $2,500 less than the national average in their first year. Even within Georgia—where this program ranks at just the 40th percentile—students at technical colleges like Ogeechee Tech or West Georgia Tech earn $5,000-$8,000 more annually with comparable or lower debt loads.

The debt burden is particularly concerning given that three-quarters of students here receive Pell grants, indicating they're already financially vulnerable. A debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.19 means graduates start with debt exceeding their annual income, making repayment challenging even with the modest 11% earnings growth over four years. While the $32,285 fourth-year earnings eventually improve, they still lag behind what graduates from Georgia's technical colleges earn right out of the gate.

If your child is set on healthcare administration in Georgia, the data strongly suggests looking at public technical colleges first. They offer the same credential with dramatically better financial outcomes—higher starting salaries and manageable debt. This program's combination of premium pricing and below-average results makes it difficult to justify when better options are readily available in-state.