Somatic Bodywork at Southeastern College-Charleston

Southeastern College-Charleston's somatic bodywork program starts strong with first-year earnings of $28,890—outperforming 95% of similar programs nationally and sitting comfortably above both the national median ($20,079) and South Carolina's state median ($25,459). The debt load of $9,500 is manageable, translating to a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.33, well below concerning thresholds.

The significant challenge here is what happens after that first year. Earnings drop sharply to $19,209 by year four—a 33% decline that falls below both state and national benchmarks. This pattern suggests graduates may be landing initial positions as practitioners but struggling to build sustainable practices or advance professionally. Among South Carolina's eight somatic bodywork programs, this one ranks in the 60th percentile, meaning it's middle-of-the-pack within the state despite those strong initial outcomes.

For parents, the low debt makes this less risky than many vocational programs, and that first-year earning power demonstrates real market demand. However, your child needs a clear plan for building a stable client base or transitioning into related wellness roles that offer more stable income. The trajectory matters more than the starting point here—without entrepreneurial drive or a backup career path, those early gains may not last.