Business Administration, Management and Operations at South University-Savannah

South University-Savannah graduates leave with more than double the typical debt load for business programs—$55,162 versus the $26,538 Georgia median—while earning slightly below both state and national averages. With first-year earnings of $43,773, graduates face a debt burden of 1.26 times their annual salary, meaning many will spend years under financial pressure that peers at other Georgia schools won't experience. The program ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally for debt, putting it among the most expensive business degrees in the country relative to outcomes.

The numbers tell a straightforward story: you're paying premium prices for middle-of-the-pack results. Georgia offers dozens of business programs where graduates earn similar or better salaries with half the debt. Even the earnings growth—11% over four years—doesn't offset the initial burden. While the 72% Pell grant population suggests the school serves students who need access to higher education, those same students are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of high debt loads.

For families comparing options, this is a red flag. Unless there are compelling personal reasons to attend this specific campus, your child can likely find a Georgia business program that delivers comparable career outcomes without the crushing debt burden. When the debt-to-earnings ratio exceeds 1.0, every financial decision after graduation—buying a car, renting an apartment, starting a family—becomes more complicated than it needs to be.