Health Professions at University of South Carolina Aiken
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at University of South Carolina Aiken. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina Aiken is located in Aiken, SC.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina Aiken
Distance learning is available at University of South Carolina Aiken. Among 4,022 students, 1,269 (32%) studied exclusively online and 1,440 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of South Carolina Aiken
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina Aiken’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #17 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #25 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #307 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #398 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1060 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1791 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken
Graduates of University of South Carolina Aiken’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,627 |
| 2 years | $60,689 |
| 3 years | $61,889 |
| 4 years | $67,556 |
| 5 years | $77,864 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken report median earnings of $67,556, compared with $49,686 for all University of South Carolina Aiken graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina Aiken stands at $28,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of South Carolina Aiken work across a variety of fields. Below 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.