Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Midlands Technical College

With a sample size under 30 graduates, these numbers need careful interpretation, but Midlands Technical College's Allied Health program shows promising early results. Graduates earn $43,709 their first year—nearly $7,000 above the national median and $4,000 above South Carolina's typical outcome for this program. That puts them neck-and-neck with Greenville Technical College, the state's highest earner in this field.

The debt load tells an even better story relative to in-state alternatives. At $15,750, Midlands graduates carry roughly half the debt of the typical South Carolina program ($27,403), creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.36. For context, borrowers here would need to dedicate just over a third of one year's salary to clear their loans—well within the comfortable range for healthcare support careers. That's a meaningful advantage when you're starting a career that typically doesn't require advanced degrees.

The caveat: the small graduate cohort means these figures could shift significantly year-to-year, and we can't know if every student experiences this outcome. But for families weighing community college options in South Carolina, this program combines competitive earnings with notably lower debt than most alternatives. That's a valuable combination for entering healthcare support roles without financial strain.