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South University-Austin
Round Rock, Texas · Private for-profit university
Address: 1220 West Louis Henna Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78681 · Phone: (877) 659-5706 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Physical Therapy Association.
South University-Austin is a private for-profit trade school in Round Rock, TX offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of South University-Austin carry a median debt of $26,123 and earn a median of $34,421 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 63.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for South University-Austin in federal data, but the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 59.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 16 | $39,095 | $43,489 | $23,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
South University-Austin is a private for-profit trade and career campus located in Round Rock, Texas. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. It carries accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with programmatic accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The campus's primary trade offering, according to federal data, is its medical assistant program, which accounted for 16 completions.
Federal Scorecard data provides some outcome figures for this campus. The overall completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the statewide average completion rate is 63.5%; how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $26,123, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,421. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 59.3% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of financially eligible students.
Based on the single reported program family, medical assistant training, this campus may suit students seeking focused, single-track allied health training rather than a broad range of trade options. Whether the program format suits adult career-changers specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should independently verify accreditation status directly with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the physical therapy accreditation body, and should review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus's federal data lists medical assistant programs as its primary trade offering, with 16 completions reported. No other program families are listed for this campus in the data provided.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. It holds institutional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its physical therapy-related coursework is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The Texas state average completion rate is 63.5%, but how this campus compares is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $26,123, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry for this campus's graduates are reported at $34,421 per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (877) 659-5706 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit institution. For-profit status can affect tuition pricing, financial aid options, and outcomes, so prospective students should compare its costs and results carefully against other schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission, and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard page for this school: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?480073.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; the single reported program is a medical assistant track, so interested applicants should contact the school to discuss scheduling and format.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing a program here are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on credentialing tied to its medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach South University-Austin at (877) 659-5706 or through its website at https://www.southuniversity.edu/austin#location=Austin, TX.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools offering medical assistant programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.