South College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$16,450
2024 Average Net Price
$17,588
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
11,557
83.8% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
52.9%
18 Graduates

About

South College is a higher education institution located in Knox County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South College were Pre-Nursing Studies (710 degrees awarded), Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (93 degrees), and Pre-Pharmacy Studies (56 degrees).

In 2024, 2,780 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South College. 82.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,637 degrees), 2.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (719 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South College is $16,450, which is $−8,838 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South College is $16,450, which is $8,838 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,588.

In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending South College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at South College was $16,450. The cost of tuition at South College is $−8,838 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$17,588
2024 Value
6.05%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 South College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,588. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South College grew by 6.05%.

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Other Student Expenses

$17,856
Room and Board
$1,400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South College was of $17,856 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.78% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

65%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

65% of undergraduate students at South College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

South College had a total enrollment of 11,557 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South College is 9,688 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,869. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at South College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.4% White, 37.7% Black or African American, 5.55% Two or More Races, 2.48% Asian, 1.64% Hispanic or Latino, 0.848% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.5%), followed by White Female (37%) and White Male (6.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.5%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,557 students. The full-time enrollment at South College is 9,688 and the part-time enrollment is 1,869. This means that 83.8% of students enrolled at South College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

52%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), South College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    5,362 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    4,361 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    641 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South College is 46.4% White, 37.7% Black or African American, 5.55% Two or More Races, 2.48% Asian, 1.64% Hispanic or Latino, 0.848% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.433% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 206 students (1.78%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 1,814 more women than men received degrees from South College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South College is white (1,637 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (719 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South College is Pre-Nursing Studies (710 degrees awarded), followed by Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician (93 degrees) and Pre-Pharmacy Studies (56 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at South College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (2,455 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South College are Registered nurses (1,505,110 people), Medical & health services managers (173,224 people), Other managers (172,555 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (167,444 people), and Police officers (142,173 people).

The most specialized majors at South College in 2024 are Health (2,455 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Legal (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at South College are Health (2,455 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Legal (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,642,345 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (353,818 people), Elementary & secondary schools (346,920 people), Outpatient care centers (297,830 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (214,592 people).

The most specialized majors at South College are Health (2,455 degrees awarded), Protective Services (48 degrees), Engineering Technologies (28 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Legal (13 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    243 degrees awarded
  2. Medical Assistant
    44 degrees awarded
  3. Information Technology
    24 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 243 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

483
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
2,297
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 483 degrees were awarded to men at South College, which is 0.21 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,297).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 84 degrees were awarded to men at South College in Physical Therapy, which is 0.913 times less than the 92 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 660 degrees were awarded to men at South College in Pre-Nursing Studies, which is 13.2 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

27%
100% Completion Time
33%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 27% of students graduating from South College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,637 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    719 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South College is white (1,637 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (719 degrees).

0.863% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    1,321 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Female
    640 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    316 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South College is white female (1,321 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (640 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, South College had a total salary expenditure of 232M. South College employs 271 Instructors, 138 Assistant professors and 63 Associate professors. Most academics at South College are Female Instructor (214), Female Assistant professor (89), and Male Instructor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 394 employees, Management, with 204 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 97 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$108M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, South College paid a median of $108M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($232M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$52.4M
Instructional Salaries
499
Number of Employees

In 2024, South College paid a total of $52.4M to 499 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South College were Office and Administrative Support with 394 employees, Management with 204 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 97 employees.

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