Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Spartanburg Community College$27,900
Central Carolina Technical College$30,472$12,9080.42
Southeastern College-Charleston$29,499$22,543$18,1310.61
Fortis College-Columbia$29,157$29,727$13,9400.48
Miller-Motte College-Charleston$22,506$24,165$23,8591.06
Miller-Motte College-Conway$22,506$24,165$23,8591.06
National Median$27,783$10,3720.37

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter
$5,715$30,472$12,908
Southeastern College-Charleston
North Charleston
$24,184$29,499$18,131
Fortis College-Columbia
Columbia
$14,576$29,157$13,940
Miller-Motte College-Charleston
Charleston
$22,506$23,859
Miller-Motte College-Conway
Conway
$22,506$23,859

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Spartanburg Community College, approximately 38% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.