Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at South University-Savannah Online

South University-Savannah Online's health sciences bachelor's produces earnings that rank in the top three among Georgia programs in this field, beating the state median by over $5,600—but those earnings come with nearly double the debt burden. Graduates here earn $36,654 in their first year, slightly above both state and national medians, and see steady 11% growth to $40,651 by year four. That positions this program well among Georgia's dozen options, particularly for students who might otherwise attend schools with lower earning outcomes.

The challenge is the $57,500 debt load, which is 86% higher than the state median and more than twice the national benchmark. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.57, graduates will spend years managing payments that eat into their early-career budgets—a serious consideration in healthcare support roles that rarely offer six-figure salaries. The program serves a predominantly Pell-eligible population (76%), which means many students here are already navigating financial constraints.

For Georgia families, this is a calculation about whether the earnings advantage justifies the debt premium. If your child is choosing between this and Clayton State or Georgia Southern—schools with similar earnings but half the debt—the math favors those alternatives. But if the online format is essential for someone already working in healthcare or managing family obligations, the stronger-than-average earnings provide some cushion against the higher borrowing costs.