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Allied Health Professions at University of South Carolina-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #2 of 21 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #18 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 325 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #271 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #314 of 352 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #963 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Allied 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 | $39,632 |
| 2 years | $39,792 |
| 4 years | $45,243 |
| 5 years | $51,777 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia report median earnings of $45,243, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia stands at $27,000.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Columbia
The Allied Health Professions program at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 14 |
| Physician Assistant | 29 |
| Athletic Training | 46 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at University of South Carolina-Columbia pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, 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
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