Health Professions at Charleston Southern University
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Charleston Southern University is in Charleston, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at Charleston Southern University
Online coursework is an option at Charleston Southern University. Among 3,832 students, 689 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,587 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Charleston Southern University
Rankings can help you compare Charleston Southern University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #26 of 48 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #37 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #405 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #559 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1820 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1953 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Charleston Southern University
Graduates of Charleston Southern University’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 | $56,982 |
| 2 years | $57,384 |
| 3 years | $57,626 |
| 4 years | $66,836 |
| 5 years | $73,136 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Charleston Southern University report median earnings of $66,836, compared with $51,292 for all Charleston Southern University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Charleston Southern University is $31,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Health Professions program at Charleston Southern University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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