Health and Medical Administrative Services at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates earn $64k, placing them in the 39th percentile of all health and medical administrative services masters programs nationally.
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 masters's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (8 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $64,216 | $76,272 | — | — |
| Medical University of South Carolina | $63,322 | — | — | — |
| South University-Columbia | $47,710 | $54,350 | — | — |
| Strayer University-South Carolina | $46,948 | $48,777 | — | — |
| National Median | $68,718 | — | — | — |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in South Carolina
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina Charleston | — | $63,322 | — |
| South University-Columbia Columbia | $18,238 | $47,710 | — |
| Strayer University-South Carolina Greenville | $13,920 | $46,948 | — |
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 University of South Carolina-Columbia, approximately 19% 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.