Best colleges for Health/Medical Preparatory Programs in South Carolina
Ranked by graduate earnings
Trident Technical College, Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College and Furman University award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in South Carolina: 364, 77 and 29 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 11 South Carolina colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs and award 536 degrees and certificates a year in all.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midlands Technical College West Columbia Public · Certificate Small program | $30,101 | 14 | 18% | — | $13,250 |
Colleges awarding the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees in South Carolina
Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trident Technical College Charleston Public | 364 | Not reported |
| 2 | Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg Public | 77 | Not reported |
| 3 | Furman University Greenville Private not-for-profit | 29 | Not reported |
| 4 | Aiken Technical College Graniteville Public | 11 | Not reported |
| 5 | Clemson University Clemson Public | 5 | Not reported |
| 6 | Bob Jones University Greenville Private not-for-profit | 4 | Not reported |
| 7 | Southern Wesleyan University Central Private not-for-profit | 3 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 4 South Carolina colleges offering Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Technical College | Denmark | Public | 17 |
| Midlands Technical College | West Columbia | Public | 14 |
| Northeastern Technical College | Cheraw | Public | 10 |
| Technical College of the Lowcountry | Beaufort | Public | 2 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Health/Medical Preparatory Programs programs in South Carolina.
Which South Carolina colleges award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees?+
Trident Technical College (364 graduates a year), Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (77 graduates a year) and Furman University (29 graduates a year) award the most Health/Medical Preparatory Programs degrees and certificates in South Carolina, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 11 South Carolina colleges offer Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
What is the focus of the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program?+
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs are designed for undergraduate students in the United States who aim to pursue careers in various health professions. These programs provide essential foundational knowledge and experiences that prepare…
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