Health Professions at Tri-County Technical College
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Tri-County Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Tri-County Technical College is located in Pendleton, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Tri-County Technical College
Many students take online classes at Tri-County Technical College. Among 5,890 students, 918 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,268 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Tri-County Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Tri-County Technical College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #5 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #17 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #120 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #202 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #305 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1229 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Tri-County Technical College
Students who complete Tri-County 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 | $45,031 |
| 2 years | $45,355 |
| 3 years | $52,175 |
| 4 years | $59,431 |
| 5 years | $69,304 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Tri-County Technical College report median earnings of $59,431, compared with $37,900 for all Tri-County Technical College graduates — about 57% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Tri-County Technical College stands at $23,378.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Tri-County Technical College go on to a range of careers. Below 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
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