Health Professions at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in Columbia, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 728 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #40 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #603 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2073 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #25 of 728 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #40 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #279 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #603 of 799 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2073 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Students who complete University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,411 |
| 2 years | $72,471 |
| 3 years | $78,289 |
| 4 years | $87,417 |
| 5 years | $100,772 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $87,417, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at $25,403.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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
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