Trade and career programs at Southeastern College-Columbia
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 36 | n/a | n/a | $26,414 |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 34 | $23,298 | $31,928 | $7,811 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 20 | $30,084 | $31,433 | $9,500 |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Southeastern College-Columbia cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $26,016 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $41,367 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $34,183 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $33,775 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $35,218 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $33,665 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | Not reported |
| Over $110,000 | $39,060 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 85% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 67% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $30,643 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,072 in federal student loans.
- 78% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Southeastern College-Columbia cost?
Tuition and fees are $26,016 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $34,183 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Southeastern College-Columbia?
85% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Southeastern College-Columbia graduates earn?
Medical assistant certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $30,084 one year after finishing.
Is Southeastern College-Columbia accredited?
Southeastern College-Columbia is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Barber Tech Academy-Columbia, Columbia: $17,135 a year
- Fortis College-Columbia, Columbia: $15,535 a year
- Greenville Technical College, Greenville: $5,780 a year
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway: $6,702 a year
- Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton: $4,599 a year
- Spartanburg Community College, Spartanburg: $5,246 a year
More: all trade schools in South Carolina · Southeastern College-Columbia on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.