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Southeastern College-Charleston
North Charleston, South Carolina · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 2431 Aviation Avenue, Suite 703, North Charleston, SC 29406 · Phone: (843) 747-1279 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Southeastern College-Charleston is a private for-profit trade school in North Charleston, SC offering radiology, medical assistant, and massage therapy programs, accredited by ABHES and ACCSC.
Southeastern College-Charleston has a 67.2% completion rate, above the state average of 52.0%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $30,737 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Southeastern College-Charleston; federal financial aid is accepted, and about 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,860 | $69,600 | $82,560 |
| Medical assistants | $34,730 | $41,160 | $46,950 |
| Massage therapists | $17,340 | $58,000 | $74,040 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,240 | $54,280 | $62,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in South Carolina (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | $23,093 | $21,613 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $23,271 | $21,356 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $26,666 | $24,481 | $9,500 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Southeastern College-Charleston is a private for-profit trade and career school located in North Charleston, South Carolina. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV). The campus awards programs across five program families, most notably radiology and sonography programs, medical assistant programs, and massage therapy programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.2%, above the state average of 52.0% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,737. About 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, health-services career training rather than a traditional multi-year degree path, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adults changing careers into allied health fields may want to review individual program details directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the listed accreditors or view the school's profile on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Southeastern College-Charleston offers five program families, most notably radiology and sonography programs, medical assistant programs, and massage therapy programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 67.2%, which is above the South Carolina state average of 52.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,737.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (843) 747-1279 or visit https://www.sec.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid eligibility, and accreditation type compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the school's accreditation with ABHES and ACCSC, and check outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443261.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers focused health-services training programs such as medical assisting and radiology, which may suit adults seeking a career change, though specific scheduling details are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not detailed in the available data; check directly with the school or your state's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Southeastern College-Charleston at (843) 747-1279 or visit https://www.sec.edu/ to learn about applying.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?443261 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.