South University, Richmond

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South University is a system of schools that is comprised of twelve locations in nine states. The University was originally established in 1899 by Dr. John Draughon in Savannah Georgia and was originally known as Draughon’s Practical Business College. The school eventually came under the ownership of the Education Management Corporation and has since expanded into what is now South University. The school prides itself on its 100 plus years of educational excellence, having refined and extended its methods over the years. The university also provides a distance learning option through South University Online which provides opportunities for students nationwide. South University offers degrees that range from the associate level to the doctoral, and is continually expanding its areas of study and offerings, including the recent addition of a doctor of pharmacy program at its Savannah, Georgia and Columbia, South Carolina locations. The programs provide education and training in a large number of fields, but all study comes with a focus on core skills developed through a broad curriculum in order to ensure that the foundations for professional success are in place.  *Our ranking methodology can be found at https://matchcollege.com/post/best-college-rankings. Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design
• Accounting
• Psychology

Creative arts programs are offered through the Art Institutes campuses in North Carolina and Texas.

Location

The branch of South University is located at . Close to 180 students graduate from this campus per year. This campus provides services for students in the form of remedial education courses for licensure preparation or admissions requirements, career guidance to help students define their goals, and online distance learning for individuals not near a physical campus. You can learn more, including the school's consumer disclosures, by visiting southuniversity.edu.