MUSC College of Health Professions

What MUSC College of Health Professions does

The MUSC College of Health Professions (CHP) is a public academic college within the Medical University of South Carolina, founded in 1966 and headquartered in Charleston, SC. It is the largest and most dynamic college within MUSC — South Carolina's only academic health science center — and employs approximately 182 staff across 16 undergraduate and graduate degree programs organized into five divisions: Clinical Sciences (Physician Assistant Studies residential and hybrid, Nurse Anesthesia, Cardiovascular Perfusion, and the new Pathologists' Assistant Studies launching 2026); Healthcare Leadership & Management (Health Administration MHA/DHA, Health Informatics MSHI); Health Sciences & Research (Ph.D. tracks); Rehabilitation Sciences (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology); and a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach Training certificate. The college carries multiple programmatic accreditations — ARC-PA, CAA, CAHIIM, CAHME, and NBHWC — and has earned U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings of #8 in Occupational Therapy, #19 in Health Care Management, #20 in Nurse Anesthesia, and #25 in Physical Therapy.

Programmatic delivery blends residential, hybrid, and per-credit-hour online formats with technology-enabled modalities such as point-of-care ultrasound training, VR anatomy, and healthcare analytics/AI content in the informatics and healthcare studies curricula. Core customer segments are prospective and enrolled students pursuing entry into or advancement within regulated health professions; secondary stakeholders include healthcare employers who rely on the MUSC training pipeline and the MUSC Health System, which provides integrated clinical placement capacity.

Revenue mechanics are those of a public academic unit: tuition and fees (with in-state vs. out-of-state differentials such as MSPAS at $8,274/$16,000 per semester, MS-SLP at $8,349/$12,465, MSHI at $775/credit hour for 36 credits, and the Health Coach certificate at $5,500), supplemented by state appropriations, research grants, and clinical training partnerships. The college does not publish stand-alone financials, but program breadth, headcount, and tuition schedule imply a tuition-driven operating scale in the tens of millions of dollars annually, with enrollment intensity and state funding as the principal swing factors.

Name

MUSC College of Health Professions

Legal name

Medical University of South Carolina

Website

https://chp.musc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The MUSC College of Health Professions is a public academic college within the Medical University of South Carolina, founded in 1966 in Charleston, SC, offering 16 undergraduate and graduate health profession degree programs across clinical, rehabilitation, informatics, and administrative disciplines.

Ownership category

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Product category

Health Professions Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAAAC

Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Public Research Universities

SECONDARYEDAHAGAC

Schools of Nursing

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

Keywords

• Health professions education
• Graduate medical education
• Clinical training programs
• Healthcare workforce development
• Allied health degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and graduate tuition for health professions programs. In-state and out-of-state tuition rates vary by program, with professional health programs (Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, etc.) commanding higher rates. Additional program fees and health insurance fees apply.
2. Certificate Program Fees: Health Coach Training & Education program generates revenue through program fees ($5,500) and application fees ($25).
3. Grants and Research Funding: Research and innovation activities supported through institutional grants and research funding for health services and rehabilitation research.
4. Philanthropic Support: Donations and scholarships supporting student education through the MUSC giving program for the College of Health Professions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The MUSC College of Health Professions is an academic unit of the Medical University of South Carolina that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs preparing students for clinical and administrative careers in healthcare. Programs span physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, health informatics, healthcare administration, and other allied health disciplines. The college is co-located with the MUSC Health system, enabling integrated clinical training, simulation, and research opportunities.

Product overview

MUSC College of Health Professions is an academic health sciences college offering 16+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs across health professions education. The portfolio includes residential and online/hybrid formats across certificate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and post-professional levels. Programs are organized into four academic departments: Clinical Sciences (Physician Assistant Studies, Nurse Anesthesia, Cardiovascular Perfusion, Pathologists' Assistant Studies), Healthcare Leadership & Management (Health Administration, Health Informatics), Health Sciences & Research (Ph.D. programs), and Rehabilitation Sciences (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology). Several programs hold top-30 national rankings from U.S. News & World Report, including #8 Occupational Therapy, #19 Health Care Management, #25 Physical Therapy, and #20 Nurse Anesthesia. The college integrates simulation, clinical education, and research to prepare healthcare professionals for diverse practice settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physician Assistant Studies Program Graduate professional program preparing students for clinical practice as physician assistants, including didactic coursework and clinical rotations.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Three-year clinical doctorate training students to become licensed physical therapists, combining classroom instruction with clinical experiences.
• Occupational Therapy Program Graduate program preparing students to practice as licensed occupational therapists across pediatric, adult, and geriatric settings.
• Speech-Language Pathology Program Graduate program training students to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
• Health Informatics Programs Academic programs focused on the management and analysis of health data, health information systems, and digital health technologies.
• Healthcare Administration Programs Degree programs preparing students for administrative, operational, and leadership roles across healthcare organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% graduation rate for MS-SLP program (2024-2025)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MUSC Health and Wellness InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Pioneering collaboration between MUSC Health and Wellness Institute and the College of Health Professions to deliver the National Board-Certified Health Coach Training & Education program. This is the only health coach training in South Carolina accredited by NBHWC and sponsored by a comprehensive academic health sciences system.
• National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Accreditation body for health coach training programs. MUSC's Health Coach Training & Education program is the only NBHWC-accredited program in South Carolina sponsored by an academic health sciences system. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBHWC certification exam.
• Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026CAHIIM is the recognized accrediting body for health informatics education programs. The MSHI program maintains CAHIIM accreditation, affirming the program meets nationally established standards for curriculum quality, learning outcomes, and workforce preparation.
• MSHI Advisory CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026External advisory board offering recommendations to the MSHI program. Members include industry, consulting, and academic experts in informatics, innovation, technology, analytics, education, telemedicine, and EHR use. Council meets 1-2 times per year to review program practices and outcomes.
• Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026ARC-PA grants Accreditation-Continued status to MUSC's PA program, confirming the program meets or exceeds established national standards for professional education leading to the MSPAS degree.
• Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026CAA, a subsidiary of ASHA, provides accreditation for SLP programs. MUSC's MS-SLP program is CAA-accredited, meeting standards for program accreditation and CFCC standards for professional certification.
• Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026CAHME accreditation for MUSC's MHA programs (both on-campus and online) signifies the programs meet quality standards for healthcare management education.
• American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026MUSC is a member of ACHE Higher Education Network, providing students access to national resources, networking, and professional development opportunities.
• Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Students are encouraged to engage with HIMSS and other leading professional organizations aligned with their career goals in health informatics and healthcare technology.
• CARES Therapy ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Community Aid Relief, Education, and Support (CARES) Therapy Clinic is a student-run, pro-bono clinic offering physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy services to uninsured and underinsured individuals in Charleston, SC.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Virginia Commonwealth University College of Health Professions: VCU College of Health Professions is a similarly named college within a public academic health sciences center, offering comparable health professions degrees (PT, OT, PA, health administration) with overlapping accreditation footprint. Structurally the closest U.S. peer to MUSC CHP.
• University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Health Professions: UTHSC's College of Health Professions is a public academic health science center college with overlapping disciplines (PT, OT, PA, health informatics, medical laboratory science). Closely matches MUSC CHP as a public southern AMC college.
• Rush University College of Health Sciences: Rush University's College of Health Sciences is a health-sciences-focused college within an AMC, offering similar clinical and administrative health professions programs. Comparable in mission and program mix, though smaller and located in Chicago.
• University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions: UF's College of Public Health and Health Professions is a public southeastern AMC-affiliated college offering clinical and administrative health professions programs with national rankings. Geographic, public, and program-mix parallels make this a strong direct peer.
• University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Pitt SHRS is a public research university unit with strong national rankings in PT, OT, SLP, and rehabilitation sciences, plus health informatics. Comparable scale, research intensity, and disciplinary breadth to MUSC CHP.
• University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions: UAB's School of Health Professions is a public southeastern AMC-affiliated school offering PA, PT, OT, health administration and similar programs. Highly comparable structure and regional positioning to MUSC CHP.
• Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions: Jefferson's College of Health Professions is a similarly branded health professions college within an AMC, offering PT, OT, PA, and related programs. Closely matches MUSC CHP on program taxonomy, though operates under a private/non-profit parent.
• MGH Institute of Health Professions: MGH IHP is a Boston-based health professions college offering nursing, PA, PT, OT, SLP, and genetic counseling programs with strong clinical integration into a major AMC. Comparable programmatic and clinical-training model, though privately governed.

Broad incumbents

• Duke University School of Medicine: Duke's School of Medicine sits within a top-tier private AMC and includes physician assistant and physical therapy programs that compete with MUSC CHP for top national applicants. Larger and broader institution but overlapping applicant pool and rankings profile.
• Emory University School of Medicine: Emory School of Medicine is a leading southeastern private AMC with physician assistant, physical therapy, and genetic counseling programs. Competes regionally and nationally with MUSC CHP for top applicants and faculty talent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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