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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health professions majors, UofSC came in at #73. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 759 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 837 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 390 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UofSC. This makes it the #64 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 372 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofSC was $1,439 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 759 health professions majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofSC. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 68 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 577 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 42 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. UofSC does offer online classes in its health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
Of the 391 health professions students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UofSC, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 287 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 495 |
| Nursing | 418 |
| Medicine | 198 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 188 |
| Allied Health Professions | 85 |
| Communication Sciences | 64 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 42 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 23 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 17 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 7 |
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