Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Southeastern College-Columbia

The estimated $25,593 debt load here exceeds what peer programs typically carry—South Carolina's allied health associate programs usually produce about $18,700 in debt, and the national median sits at $19,100. When comparable programs in the state suggest first-year earnings around $51,800, you're looking at roughly six months of gross income needed to cover the borrowing. That's manageable on paper, but it assumes full-time work right out of the gate.

What makes this picture less certain is the visible gap between schools. Technical colleges across South Carolina are placing graduates at $59,000 to $62,000 in their first year—nearly $10,000 above what similar programs at institutions like Southeastern typically produce. The 73% Pell Grant rate tells you this school serves students who need the credential to work, making that earnings difference meaningful for monthly budgets and loan payments.

For a parent weighing options, the higher estimated debt combined with earnings in the middle of the state pack suggests looking hard at the technical college system first. Those schools report actual outcomes showing stronger earnings with less borrowing. If Southeastern offers specific advantages—location, schedule flexibility, or a particular clinical focus your child needs—get concrete placement rates and employer connections before committing to the extra debt.