Health and Medical Administrative Services at Miller-Motte College-Charleston

This Miller-Motte Charleston program delivers concerning results that should give parents pause. With first-year earnings of $22,506, graduates earn significantly less than both the national median ($27,783) and South Carolina median ($29,157) for this field—ranking in just the 14th percentile nationally and 25th percentile statewide. Even more troubling, nearby competitors like Central Carolina Technical College produce graduates earning $30,472, nearly $8,000 more annually.

The debt picture compounds these concerns. While the program's $23,859 debt load is actually much higher than the national median of $10,372, it creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.06—meaning graduates owe roughly their entire first year's salary. This is particularly problematic in a field where earnings growth is modest, with only 7% growth over four years to $24,165.

For a family considering this investment, the math is stark: your child would likely graduate with above-average debt to enter below-average earning potential in South Carolina's health administration field. With 16 programs available statewide and several clearly outperforming Miller-Motte Charleston, this particular program represents poor value. Look seriously at alternatives like Central Carolina Technical College, which offers substantially better earnings outcomes in the same field.