South College surpasses 20,000 students amidst unprecedented growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 2025

South College has reached a milestone of 20,000 enrolled students across the higher education institution’s national footprint, which now includes 10 physical campuses as well as online learning and competency-based education (CBE).

“We’ve seen substantial growth as more students across the nation seek to advance their professional skills and opportunities,” South College Chancellor Steve South said. “This milestone is a significant accomplishment and reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff at every campus, our students who put their trust in us and our graduates who are giving back to communities all over the country.”

The institution recently opened new campuses in Dallas, Texas, and Marietta, Georgia, to help meet growing demand. Its footprint now includes physical campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, along with online learning and CBE.

The fastest growing demand in the job market is for nursing graduates, and nursing programs are available at all 10 campuses, plus online and through CBE.

However, the South College network offers more than 100 programs across multiple academic disciplines and at a range of levels including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs. Areas of study include business, criminal justice, education, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology.

To help serve the growing programs and student body, the number of South College employees now exceeds 3,000 across the country.

“Our mission at South College has always been to offer academic programs that will both help fulfill a student’s goals for their professional future and meet the needs of employers who are seeking well-educated and highly qualified candidates for the workforce,” South said. “While we celebrate the milestone, it also reminds us to keep striving to be a leader in higher education and prepare for opportunities and challenges still to come.”

South College also has launched the LIVE From South College podcast that is hosted by Chief Marketing Officer Kathleen Stockham and includes special features; detailed looks at academic programs; information for students and interviews with faculty and staff; and “Live on Location” spots at all campuses.

The podcast can be found at south.edu/live-from-south-college as well as on Spotify, iHeartPodcasts, Apple Podcasts and many more services.

To learn more about South College, visit south.edu.

About South College

South College serves more than 20,000 students and is proud of its more than 20,000 graduates. The institution offers academic programs at multiple levels, including professional certificates and associate, bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degree programs via campuses in Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Asheville, North Carolina; Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dallas, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Online. South College focuses on ensuring high standards and quality educational offerings, maintaining multiple authorizations and accreditations.

South College’s programs span diverse fields such as business, criminal justice, education, dental hygiene/assisting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, occupational therapy, paralegal studies, physical therapy, radiography, respiratory therapy, physician assistant studies, pharmacy and surgical technology. The institution is dedicated to preparing students with the skills and knowledge needed for the professional opportunities ahead of them. For more information, visit south.edu.

About accreditation

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (sacscoc.org).