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Allied Health Professions at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,919/yr (-24% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (124,000 openings/yr)

ROI 10.1x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #144 of 195 Allied Health Diagnostic programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Allied Health Professions graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$515K	$515K	$488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.2x	10.1x	9.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.7x	3.5x
Probability of Field Employment	61%	60%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	52	52	54

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$50,752

Out-of-state: $139,736 (3.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$98,128

-93% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,836

7.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,777

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $44,919/yr fall 24% below the $59,453 national median for Allied Health Professions. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

With a 10.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Allied Health Professions career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,836 against $44,919/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #144 ranking among 195 Allied Health Professions programs places University of South Carolina-Columbia in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $44,919 to $51,777 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of South Carolina-Columbia

With a 61% acceptance rate, University of South Carolina-Columbia is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 28,113 students in Columbia, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Medical dosimetrists $138,110/yr

Physician assistants $133,260/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 52/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Allied Health Professions at University of South Carolina-Columbia?

At 52/100, the score looks reasonable — but Allied Health Professions is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Is University of South Carolina-Columbia a good choice for Allied Health Professions despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If University of South Carolina-Columbia's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →