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Health Professions Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 2,216 students earned their Health Professions degrees in SC.

A Health Professions major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

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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
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
Post-Master’s Certificate 64
Postbaccalaureate 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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 274,440 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $60,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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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
797 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559.

#2

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston
777 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,378 a year.

#3

Sherman College of Chiropractic

Spartanburg
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
423 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Francis Marion University

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

The student loan default rate is 8.80% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $12,662. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

#5

South University, Columbia

Columbia
80 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#6

Clemson University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

#7

Presbyterian College

Clinton
52 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,309 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,460. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#8

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg
51 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,339 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending South Carolina State University will pay a net price of $20,041. 98% of students get financical aid.

#9

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,732. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#10

Charleston Southern University

Charleston
40 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at CSU. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,671.

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
Physician Assistants 41% $97,340
Nurse Practitioners 39% $96,080
Software Applications Developers 34% $87,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $0
Nurse Midwives 33% $85,050
Respiratory Therapists 30% $55,190
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
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Athletic Trainers 24% $42,480
Audiologists 23% $78,560
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
Substance Abuse Counselors 20% $0
Optometrists 20% $117,050
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 20% $62,230
Exercise Physiologists 20% $41,080
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
Clergy 17% $49,780
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Community Health Workers 17% $38,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $0
Hearing Aid Specialists 17% $41,600
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 16% $0
Dietetic Technicians 16% $23,220
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $44,870
Family and General Practitioners 16% $208,000
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790
Psychology Professors 15% $72,260
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $164,190
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $32,300
Dietitians and Nutritionists 15% $53,430
Pharmacy Technicians 15% $30,410
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $59,990
Rehabilitation Counselors 15% $31,060
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
Chiropractors 13% $69,640
Administrative Services Managers 13% $89,280
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
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
Fine Artists 6% $19,650
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
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $50,070

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