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Health Professions Schools in South Carolina

10,190 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in South Carolina

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,081
Associate Degree 1,986
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,689
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,689
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,689
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,218
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,218
Master’s Degree 1,097
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,055
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,055
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,055
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
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Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 22.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in South Carolina

274,440 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in South Carolina

Health Professions grads earn an average of $60,700 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia
1,634 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#2

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston
982 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,378 a year.

#3

Clemson University

Clemson
415 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,262. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#4

Greenville Technical College

Greenville
333 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#5

University of South Carolina - Upstate

Spartanburg
308 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,227. Graduates earn an average $37,542 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

#6

Trident Technical College

Charleston
277 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 50%. A typical student attending Trident Technical College will pay a net price of $943. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Francis Marion University

Florence
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,662. The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

#8

Midlands Technical College

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#9

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Conway
198 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,803. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time.

#10

Piedmont Technical College

Greenwood
181 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,928 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health Professions Careers in SC

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Epidemiologists 100% $0
Home Health Aides 47% $21,290
Physician Assistants 41% $97,340
Nurse Practitioners 39% $96,080
Personal Care Aides 38% $20,620
Software Applications Developers 34% $87,170
Nurse Midwives 33% $85,050
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $0
Medical Assistants 31% $31,220
Physical Therapist Aides 30% $26,810
Respiratory Therapists 30% $55,190
Massage Therapists 30% $40,980
Physical Therapist Assistants 29% $57,230
Physical Therapists 28% $87,250
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Nursing Instructors and Professors 27% $66,580
Mental Health Counselors 27% $0
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $66,250
Occupational Therapists 26% $79,460
Health Technologists and Technicians 26% $39,860
Occupational Therapy Assistants 26% $63,510
Occupational Therapy Aides 25% $23,550
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Medical Secretaries 24% $34,070
Athletic Trainers 24% $42,480
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 24% $23,910
Audiologists 23% $78,560
Phlebotomists 23% $30,800
Orthotists and Prosthetists 23% $60,350
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $56,460
Social Work Professors 22% $0
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $31,420
Dental Hygienists 21% $60,240
Dentists 20% $153,610
Dental Assistants 20% $38,600
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Medical Appliance Technicians 20% $40,340
Exercise Physiologists 20% $41,080
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 20% $62,230
Optometrists 20% $117,050
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 20% $35,920
Speech-Language Pathologists 19% $70,150
Medical Scientists 19% $64,750
Registered Nurses 19% $62,910
Dispensing Opticians 18% $35,520
Veterinarians 18% $99,940
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 18% $38,410
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Clergy 17% $49,780
Community Health Workers 17% $38,140
Hearing Aid Specialists 17% $41,600
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 16% $0
Dietetic Technicians 16% $23,220
Family and General Practitioners 16% $208,000
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $44,870
Nursing Assistants 15% $24,190
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790
Psychology Professors 15% $72,260
Dental Laboratory Technicians 15% $40,880
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 15% $31,730
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $164,190
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $32,300
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $53,430
Pharmacy Technicians 15% $30,410
Rehabilitation Counselors 15% $31,060
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $59,990
Radiation Therapists 14% $87,300
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 14% $71,270
Marketing Managers 14% $103,160
Sales Managers 14% $111,720
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 14% $61,030
Medical Equipment Preparers 14% $32,430
Chiropractors 13% $69,640
Administrative Services Managers 13% $89,280
Psychiatric Aides 12% $0
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 12% $41,310
Physicians and Surgeons 12% $170,280
Engineers 11% $101,980
Physicists 11% $104,700
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $59,600
Podiatrists 10% $157,650
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $33,670
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $51,930
Managers 8% $98,620
Computer Workers 8% $93,240
Pharmacists 8% $126,670
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 7% $61,230
Psychiatric Technicians 7% $32,540
Healthcare Support Workers 6% $42,200
Fine Artists 6% $19,650
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $48,930
Recreational Therapists 5% $41,590
Nuclear Technicians 3% $67,910
Computer and Information Research Scientists 3% $99,640
Dentists 0% $132,690
Orthodontists 0% $208,000
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $65,390
Computer Programmers -6% $75,680
Medical Transcriptionists -7% $35,480
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $50,070

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