Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies

Undergraduate certificate · Piedmont Technical College · Greenwood, SC

CIP 51.26

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$48,358Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$6,500Median federal debt

154Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies at Piedmont Technical College earn a median of $48,358. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $27,180 four years after graduating (middle half: $15,629–$42,460). Median debt is $6,500, about 13% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Piedmont Technical College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$69,883
Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$53,518
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$50,683
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$42,734
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceAssociate's degree$35,693
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$34,928
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$34,637
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherAssociate's degree$34,517
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's degree$33,486
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$32,721
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$30,194
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$28,238
Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$27,781
Business Operations Support and Assistant ServicesAssociate's degree$27,024
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$25,532
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$23,661
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Associate's degree$43,832
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociate's degree$40,375
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$53,241
Data ProcessingAssociate's degree$22,664

Frequently asked questions

How much do Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies graduates from Piedmont Technical College make?

The median salary is $48,358.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $6,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.