Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at South University-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Associate's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
South University-Columbia graduates in allied health and medical assisting services earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 45% of one year’s pay at that point.
How South University-Columbia Compares for Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
All 476 colleges reporting allied health and medical assisting services earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widener University Chester, PA | $76,784 | $78,090 | #1 | $61,990 |
| 2 | Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA | $76,531 | $70,392 | #4 | $58,382 |
| 3 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $74,847 | $68,106 | #6 | $57,242 |
| 4 | Vermont State University Randolph, VT | $74,523 | $76,541 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Sherman Oaks, CA | $72,307 | $65,795 | #11 | $56,092 |
| 6 | CBD College Los Angeles, CA | $71,543 | $65,099 | #13 | $52,829 |
| 7 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $68,998 | $65,672 | #12 | $40,754 |
| 8 | Institute of Technology Clovis, CA | $68,978 | $62,765 | #22 | $59,548 |
| 9 | Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, CA | $68,791 | $62,595 | #23 | $58,718 |
| 10 | Dalton State College Dalton, GA | $68,770 | $71,191 | #3 | $58,734 |
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| 135 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $50,681 | $57,527 | #59 | $39,761 |
| 136 | South University-West Palm Beach Royal Palm Beach, FL | $50,681 | $53,943 | #108 | $39,761 |
| 137 | South University-Savannah Savannah, GA | $50,681 | $52,465 | #129 | $39,761 |
| 138 | South University-Columbia Columbia, SC | $50,681 | $56,197 | #75 | $39,761 |
| 139 | South University-Tampa Tampa, FL | $50,681 | $53,943 | #109 | $39,761 |
| 140 | South University-Richmond Glen Allen, VA | $50,681 | $46,150 | #267 | $39,761 |
| 141 | South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA | $50,681 | $46,150 | #268 | $39,761 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do South University-Columbia allied health and medical assisting services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,761 one year after graduating and $50,681 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does South University-Columbia rank for allied health and medical assisting services?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for allied health and medical assisting services graduates, South University-Columbia ranks #138 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is allied health and medical assisting services at South University-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for allied health and medical assisting services ($42,269), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.