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Allied Health Professions at Piedmont Technical College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Piedmont Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Piedmont Technical College sits in Greenwood, SC.
Studying Online at Piedmont Technical College
Distance learning is available at Piedmont Technical College. Among 5,143 students, 2,154 (42%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,643 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Piedmont Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Piedmont Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #13 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #15 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #205 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #239 of 325 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #595 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #896 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Piedmont Technical College
Students who complete Piedmont Technical College’s Allied 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 | $37,125 |
| 2 years | $39,359 |
| 3 years | $34,431 |
| 4 years | $42,866 |
| 5 years | $51,515 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Piedmont Technical College take home a median $42,866, compared with $38,261 for all Piedmont Technical College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Piedmont Technical College stands at $16,565.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Piedmont Technical College
This Allied Health Professions program at Piedmont Technical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 13 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 46 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 18 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 12 |
| Surgical Technology | 15 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Piedmont Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $91,848 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Paramedics | $62,670 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.