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Allied Health Services Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 775 students earned their Medical Assisting degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Services is the 56th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in South Carolina

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 445
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 445
Associate Degree 190
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 126
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 126
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 126
Bachelor’s Degree 13
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 45.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 43.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 28,700 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $42,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $31,339. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,225.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 24%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

A typical student attending Piedmont Technical College will pay a net price of $13,160. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,672 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,803.

#5

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,540. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Newberry College

Newberry
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,256 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Newberry College grads earn an average salary of $34,078.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $30,317 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
200 Total Students

An average student at Southeastern College - Charleston will pay a net price of $32,453. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
193 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $26,014 after graduation.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,257 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Allied Health Services Careers in SC

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 41% $97,340
Medical Assistants 31% $31,220
Physical Therapist Assistants 29% $57,230
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Health Technologists and Technicians 26% $39,860
Occupational Therapy Assistants 26% $63,510
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 24% $23,910
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $31,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790
Pharmacy Technicians 15% $30,410
Healthcare Support Workers 6% $42,200
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $50,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing 3,296
Public Health 859
Allied Health Professions 644
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 329
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Rehabilitation Professions 202
Other Health Professions 181

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