Does South University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, South University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at South University. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at South University?

34% of South University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated South University 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at South University?

Admissions Representative (77) , Academic Counselor (16) , Adjunct Faculty (16) , Assistant Director of Admissions (15) , Adjunct Professor (13) , Enrollment Counselor (9) , Adjunct Instructor (8) , Assistant Professor (8) , Financial Aid Advisor (7) , Admissions Counselor (6) , Professor (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Graduate Student (5) , Program Director (5) , Admissions (4)

What are the pros of working at South University according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good." ((in 41 reviews)); "the people you work with are good and you make friends" ((in 19 reviews)); "Pay was okay and benefits were good." ((in 18 reviews)); "Prepared students and friendly staff" ((in 14 reviews)); "The training was good, enjoyed the people I worked with immensely." ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at South University according to real employee reviews?

"management is bad" ((in 29 reviews)); "Senior leadership makes vital decisions without consulting stakeholders or thinking about potential outcomes" ((in 21 reviews)); "Hiring from within was difficult if upper management already had a person in mind for the position and this person was not fully qualified but given the opportunity." ((in 13 reviews)); "Some micro managers, some managers treat their AR's like children at a daycare not adults." ((in 10 reviews)); "Work life balance is hard when working in this field." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about South University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about South University layoffs and their outlook for job security at South University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed South University locations?

Savannah , Pittsburgh , Chandler , Tampa , Columbia , West Palm Beach , Virginia Beach , Austin , Richmond , Glen Allen , Round Rock , Gilbert , Phoenix , Montgomery , Novi , High Point , Greensboro , Cleveland , Richmond Hill , Warrensville Heights , Pitts , Bloomington , Norfolk , Arlington , Kenosha , Mesa , Tempe , Jackson , Winston-Salem , Montpelier

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2.8

34% would recommend to a friend

(443 total reviews)

Steven Yoho

36% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.4

Career opportunities

2.3

Senior management

South University has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 443 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The South University employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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443 reviews

5.0

Sep 30, 2013

Life at South University is pleasant

Educator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is good per class.

Cons

You must work almost 7 days a week for a good review.

2.0

Aug 24, 2013

Ok place to work, depending on your tolerance (online division)

Academics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for Admissions, a lot of work to do for other positions (academics finance), raises finally being implemented this year

Cons

lack of ability to move up, everyone that gets promoted is part of a inside click most people are not promoted based on skill, concerns and ideas from employees are not taken into consideration, pay is poor. something changes almost every week. Tools for you to be able to do your job successfully are not there.

5.0

May 4, 2013

South University Tampa Campus

English adjunct

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice campus Supportive Management Decent adjunct pay

Cons

Professional Development not differentiated to meet individual needs

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