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Allied Health Services Schools in South Carolina

774 students earned Medical Assisting degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in South Carolina

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 445
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 445
Associate Degree 190
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 126
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 126
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 126
Bachelor’s Degree 13

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 45.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 43.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in South Carolina

28,700 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in South Carolina

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $42,820 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,339 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
200 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,453. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,659 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
323 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,668 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 19% are considered full time. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
569 Total Students

31% of the teachers are full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,928 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
309 Total Students

28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,631. 74% of students get financical aid.

#7

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $30,267 after graduation.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
193 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Southeastern College - Columbia grads earn an average salary of $26,014. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. In their early career, South University, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $26,001.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,108 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,177. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

Allied Health Services Careers in SC

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Medical Assistants 31% $31,220
Physical Therapist Assistants 29% $57,230
Health Technologists and Technicians 26% $39,860
Occupational Therapy Assistants 26% $63,510
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 24% $23,910
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $31,420
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 17% $0
Surgical Technologists 15% $38,790
Pharmacy Technicians 15% $30,410
Healthcare Support Workers 6% $42,200
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $50,070

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Allied Health Professions 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

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