Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MUSC ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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MUSC is in the top 15% of the country for health professions. Specifically, it ranked #1,245 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #18 in South Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Medical University of South Carolina conferred 167 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MUSC earn a median of $122,313 a year. This is above $122,313, the median for all majors at MUSC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MUSC, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $29,043 in student loans. This is higher than $29,043, the typical median for all majors at MUSC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,972 | $29,030 |
| Fees | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at MUSC are White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Medical University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at MUSC were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Medical University of South Carolina with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at MUSC are White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Medical University of South Carolina with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 188 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at Medical University of South Carolina.
The health professions program at MUSC offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 323 |
| Medicine | 147 |
| Allied Health Professions | 131 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 127 |
| Dentistry | 76 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 69 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 67 |
| Communication Sciences | 41 |
| Medical Science | 19 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 12 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 11 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 10 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 7 |
| Public Health | 7 |
| Other Health Professions | 6 |