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Allied Health Professions in South Carolina

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Allied Health Professions Schools in South Carolina

1,016 students earned Allied Health degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 355
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 243
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 243
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 243
Master’s Degree 242
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 129
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 129
Bachelor’s Degree 47

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 74.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in South Carolina

There are 22,200 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in South Carolina

Allied Health grads earn an average of $58,850 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559.

86 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. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $69,378 after earning their degree at this institution.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,339 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,712 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,160.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Horry-Georgetown Technical College will pay a net price of $3,803. 53% of the teachers are full time.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,650 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,317 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $943.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,223 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

#8

Midlands Technical College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,267 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,058.

Allied Health Professions Careers in SC

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 41% $97,340
Respiratory Therapists 30% $55,190
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 26% $66,250
Health Technologists and Technicians 26% $39,860
Athletic Trainers 24% $42,480
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
Radiation Therapists 14% $87,300
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $59,600
Nuclear Technicians 3% $67,910
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
Nursing 3,296
Public Health 859
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 329
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Allied Health Services 204
Rehabilitation Professions 202
Other Health Professions 181

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