Health Professions at College of Charleston
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at College of Charleston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of Charleston is in Charleston, SC.
Featured schools near , edit
Online & Distance Learning at College of Charleston
Online coursework is an option at College of Charleston. Of 11,926 students, 826 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at College of Charleston
Use these rankings to compare College of Charleston’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #7 of 48 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #24 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #107 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #463 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #841 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1614 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from College of Charleston
Those who finish College of Charleston’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,973 |
| 2 years | $31,495 |
| 3 years | $38,046 |
| 4 years | $45,192 |
| 5 years | $54,405 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from College of Charleston take home a median $45,192, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from College of Charleston stands at $26,926.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at College of Charleston work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.