Health Professions at University of South Carolina-Upstate
What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Professions, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Upstate. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina-Upstate is located in Spartanburg, SC.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Of 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate
These rankings give you a sense of how University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #6 of 48 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #14 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 728 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #311 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #747 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1064 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,719 |
| 2 years | $57,512 |
| 3 years | $60,107 |
| 4 years | $67,071 |
| 5 years | $79,162 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate take home a median $67,071, compared with $47,560 for all University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates — about 41% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate is $28,270.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at University of South Carolina-Upstate work across a variety of fields. 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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