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Allied Health Services Schools in South Carolina

758 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Allied Health Services is the 7th most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

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 301
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 301
Associate Degree 240
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 202
Bachelor’s Degree 15

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 42.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 46.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 28,700 people employed in jobs related to a medical assisting degree, compared to 1,998,190 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, medical assisting grads earn an average of $42,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $47,450.

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

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,756 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, GTC grads earn an average salary of $32,376.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,249. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,491 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,194 after earning their degree at this institution. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Midlands Technical College

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

The student loan default rate is 2.80% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Newberry College

Newberry
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
1,242 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,322 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,911.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,286 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. 92% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $1,057.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
210 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,179. The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
185 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,145 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,154 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Allied Health Services Careers in SC

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Physician Assistants 41% $97,340
Medical Assistants 31% $31,220
Physical Therapist Assistants 29% $57,230
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
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
Nursing 3,296
Public Health 859
Allied Health Professions 644
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 329
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Rehabilitation Professions 202
Other Health Professions 181

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