Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at South University-Savannah

South University-Savannah's allied health program produces graduates who earn above the national average but fall short of what's typical in Georgia. With first-year earnings of $39,761, graduates outperform the national median by nearly $3,000, ranking in the 63rd percentile nationally. However, within Georgia's competitive allied health landscape, this program sits at just the 40th percentile—meaning 60% of similar programs in the state deliver better outcomes.

The debt picture tells a more concerning story. At $30,694, student debt here significantly exceeds both national ($19,825) and Georgia ($24,849) medians for this field. This places the program in the bottom 5th percentile nationally for debt levels—meaning 95% of comparable programs nationwide saddle students with less debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.77 is manageable but not ideal, especially when Georgia technical colleges like Dalton State and Athens Technical are producing graduates earning $46,000-$58,000.

For families considering this program, the math is straightforward: you'll pay substantially more for outcomes that are merely average within Georgia. While the 9% earnings growth over four years shows promise, starting significantly behind peers means playing catch-up. Given that 72% of students receive Pell grants, the higher debt burden disproportionately affects lower-income families who can least afford it.