Health Professions at South Carolina State University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, take a look at what South Carolina State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Carolina State University is in Orangeburg, SC.
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Online Class Availability at South Carolina State University
Many students take online classes at South Carolina State University. Among 3,242 students, 182 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,905 (59%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at South Carolina State University
Use these rankings to compare South Carolina State University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #28 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #40 of 48 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #509 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #538 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1823 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2242 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from South Carolina State University
Students who complete South Carolina State 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 | $42,354 |
| 2 years | $48,647 |
| 3 years | $50,359 |
| 4 years | $43,819 |
| 5 years | $53,670 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from South Carolina State University report median earnings of $43,819, compared with $43,536 for all South Carolina State University graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from South Carolina State University is $31,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at South Carolina State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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