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Allied Health in South Carolina

Allied Health Schools in South Carolina

In 2021-2022, 1,056 students earned their Allied Health degrees in SC.

An Allied Health major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in South Carolina

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 378
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 252
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 108
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 108
Bachelor’s Degree 23

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
  • White: 71.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in South Carolina

22,200 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $58,850. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. 41% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending GTC will pay a net price of $7,234.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending Piedmont Technical College will pay a net price of $11,596.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. 51% of the teachers are full time.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,097 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,450 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,702 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Aiken Technical College

Graniteville
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,873 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Aiken Technical College will pay a net price of $2,685. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,861 Total Students

In their early career, Florence-Darlington Technical College grads earn an average salary of $25,495. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,145 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,154 a year.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,835 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,600. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Allied Health Careers in SC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $66,250
Health Technologists and Technicians 26% $39,860
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 20% $62,230
Hearing Aid Specialists 17% $41,600
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $32,300
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 15% $59,990
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 14% $71,270
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $50,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Allied Health Services 774
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 545
Dental Support Services 372
Health/Medical Admin Services 345
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 172
Health Aids & Attendants 124
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 122
Health Sciences & Services 87

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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