Health Professions at Midlands Technical College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Midlands Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Midlands Technical College sits in West Columbia, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Midlands Technical College
Many students take online classes at Midlands Technical College. Of 9,226 students, 2,891 (31%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,489 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Midlands Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Midlands Technical College’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #8 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #22 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #125 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #318 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1569 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Midlands Technical College
Graduates of Midlands Technical College’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 | $43,635 |
| 2 years | $51,603 |
| 3 years | $50,017 |
| 4 years | $47,901 |
| 5 years | $55,670 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from Midlands Technical College report median earnings of $47,901, compared with $39,413 for all Midlands Technical College graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Midlands Technical College comes in at $18,502.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Midlands Technical College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions graduates, 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
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