Angela did her thing 👏I have never had a massage like that before. I came in stressed and left feelings so much better. Girl open your own business after you graduate please!!!!This was my first time coming to school and everyone was so nice. I felt welcomed and comfortable.

I’ve been pushing off going to college for so long because most school takes 2 years with Southeastern Colleges I was able to earn a degree in 8months. They also help you find a job afterwards and make sure your prepared for the job of your field. It’s one of the best decision I’ve made. The staff is awesome a long with the teachers I could not think of a better place to be the Southeastern College.

Southeastern Institute/College is the best thing that happened to me. The class that I’m taking is Medical Assistant with the best teacher Ms. Campbell hands down. She’s an absolutely beautiful person inside and out and if they had an RN program and she was the teacher I’ll definitely be enrolling back at Southeastern, moreover the staff is awesome and I just love Cora and my advisor Ms. Sherry and I can’t name them all but I love my school family and sometimes people just don’t put enough effort into school but it’s a five for me because I love it.!!!

Southeastern Institute prepared me for alucrative career in as little as 8 months. My time there as a student was enlightening, challenging and one of the best decisions Ive made concerning my personal development. The instructors and administrative staff were knowledgeable and supportive. I love my career and love getting up everyday to be of service to others. Thank you Southeastern College for equipping me with the skills to do so!!

Recently finished the classroom portion of the medical assisting program. Ms. Wilson is a overall 10/10 one of the BEST INSTRUCTORS I’ve ever had. Taught me everything I needed to know efficiently. Ms. Campbell is an amazing teacher as well. She’s very detailed and they both are willing to help to no limit unlike most college professors. It’s an expensive school but the education you’ll get at Southeastern is definitely worth it.

The Clinical Massage Therapy program at Southeastern College in Columbia is great! Knowledgeable instructors and friendly administrations staff that are willing to go the extra mile for their students! I feel like they have set me up for success with their depth of knowledge and well-rounded curriculum that covered more than just the spa setting. I know that if I have any questions or issues in the future, they are willing to extend their expertise beyond the campus setting.

Great massages! I love this place. You get your moneys worth.

Southeastern has been excellent to me. Im a student of the massage therapy program. As a combat veteran I was initially nervous about attending an in class program, but from admissions to financial aid to my in class instructors Mrs. Michelin, Ms. Shelton and Miss Demas everyone has been super helpful and enrollment was fast and impressively efficient. I called and two weeks later i was enrolled. I would highly recommend Southeastern to anyone interested in a career in massage therapy.

My wife and I both came in for massages tonight and received awesome massages. The students seem to be well taught on techniques and pressures. Thanks for a great massage. We will definitely be back.

My massage therapist was so awesome I wanted to adopt her and bring her home with me. I highly recommend Southeastern Institute. Can’t wait to get my next massage.

I recently went to get a 50 minute massage there and I was welcomed by a group of awesome staff and students. They all made me feel comfortable and they were all very professional. I would definitely do this again!!!

I went to SEI for massage therapy. Hands down a great career path and place to learn and meet like minded people. The staff is super supportive and welcoming.

One of the best campuses I have been on. Friendly and helpful staff. Some of the most amazing instructors I have met in a long time.

From the beginning of my journey to obtain my certificate in the Medical Billing and Coding program at Southeastern, EVERY single person I met was so friendly and helpful. I was nervous because this was a totally different field than what I was used to. I admit it was tough going to school and working in a managerial role with my job. But I wanted a career, so I took the leap of faith. From the president Mrs. Clark ALL the way to my instructor Ms. Oxendine, made my journey so much easier with their support. Everyone was always available and I had the chance to make some great friends. The confidence everyone had in me made me want to excel and Ill take that with me everywhere I go. If I had to do it over again, I would choose Southeastern AGAIN. I would recommend MY school to anyone.

The education Ive obtained here has helped me to achieve goals I never thought were possible. I have a great career thanks to great teachers in the PCMT program and connections Ive made along the way.

My name is Andina Lee and I am a former student of Southeastern Institute. I wanted to give my honest opinion about the program and my experience working as a therapist after my program ended. From the beginning I was taught a very extensive and in-depth curriculum that will prepare a person getting out of school with the knowledge and responsibilities it takes to be a success clinical massage therapist. Compared to other schools in the area, in my opinion, Southeastern students have a more advanced understanding of anatomy and physiology and multiple modalities which adds more value to the field of massage therapy and more demand for our students.I have never had an issue finding a job when I went out to search for one and the 900 hour curriculum is a good stepping stone for any therapist that wants to take a continuing Ed class for more advanced modalities or bodywork techniques. All and I all I am happy with the experience and would recommend this school to anyone wanting to get into the field.Thanks Ms. Michelin and Ms. Jones and all the staff at Southeastern for helping me get closer to my dreams.

This school is very unprofessional. The experiences I’ve had has been the worst , from the instructor, financial aid department, Cora & from Brent. Y’all just be mindful on where you decide to get you degree at because they will act like they’re all for you until you’re in the school. I will be transferring from this school. This has definitely been the worst decision I’ve made in my life honestly. The communication level is very poor. It’s ridiculous how they operate.

Without a doubt, most dedicated, caring, supportive faculty and staff. A++++ curriculum geared to much success in your chosen field!

I started at another school and just like that the doors were closed. No warning nothing mind you they just received 8k from me (Virginia College).Well Southeastern reached out and that was the start of something Amazing. From the moment I walked in you could feel the sense of belonging. I was suppose to there. I started out rough (self) but my first instructor let me tell you. No Games. In a great way. She saw something that some of us didnt even know we had It. I needed her. Fast forward to next instructor. Sweet as pie but that Look meant business. Patient and a straight shooter. No matter what you thought you had Support. Had a personal issue happen right in middle of externship. I wanted to quit but this Family wouldnt allow me. Happy to say 30 days after I finished extern I received a job offer in my field and Nov 2021 makes 2 years. You want more than a school. Come here and have the Best experience EVER. From the President to the Custodian. Each department works together. Truly a Family. To the Best Institution #IamCertified #NHA #CBCS

I really enjoyed the staff and the faculty at the campus. The night classes came in handy if you work full time during the day or if you have small kids to take care of. Also, with so many online classes it is much easier to handle the work/life balance and responsibilities. I like how clear everything is to understand, how the faculty are subject matter experts and work with people who need extra attention and extra patience as life can be challenging when juggling so much. The people in financial aid and the Dean are really good about answering questions and providing guidance and support. The class structures being one at a time in the semester and the small amount of people in the class help make it easier to have a relationship with the faculty. Don’t get me wrong, if you don’t study and you don’t focus, you will not succeed. But if what you want to do is get right to the point, work hard and get a job, this is the place to go. I know other people who have studied in different places and I honestly feel like when we talk about what classes I had to take and what material I had to study, I really feel like I got a lot more out of the experience than they did with theirs. No regrets.

It continues to be such a pleasure to work with this campus. The staff responds timely and politely to my requests. I am particularly impressed and appreciate the tangibility of Campus President, Janet Clark. With these administrative and staff characteristics, student successful learning experiences and outcomes are anticipated!

I love Southeastern College. The teachers and staff are great.

I would recommend Southeastern Institute to everyone I know. Not only is the location perfect, I would have to say the people are better. Everyone who works there works extremely hard on helping you succeed, growing as an individual, and assisting you in achieving your goals.

I started attending SEI in March 2019, and completed my program July 5,2020. I attained my Associates of Applied Sciences in Medical Assisting. The staff/instructors and adminstrators are awesome! My instructors were Tiffany Wilson and Stacey Campbell. They were ,and are, a dynamic duo who assured you succeeded and were fully prepared for your new career. Ms. Skye Kinder , a former member of the guidance/job counsel department, went out of her way and revamped my resume for me. She did an awesome job! I used her version of my resume and impressed and attained jobs within my field! During my externship I fully recieved high quality experience, and attained all my certifications in my field (CPT, CMAA, CCMA, CPR, RMA/AMT). After completing my program, I became a Medical Office Technician at Lexington Medical Center. After leaving Columbia with my credentials, I attained my current dream job as a Phlebotomist at CSL Plasma of Charleston, SC. The Associates program at SEI was and is the first college degree I have ever completely saw through. Of course, this wont be my last degree, but SEI Columbia assured that until I get back in school Im well off to a great start. Glad to be a member an alumni of the SEI Family! The road wasnt easy BUT it was well worth it!#TrueStory #GTG

As an alumni at SEI, the experience was great, yet challenging. Ms. Wilson and Ms. Campbell were wonderful instructors. I’ve learned a lot, that I am now using toward my career. I was able obtain my RMA, CCMA, CPT, and CMAA certifications. I am employed at Bluffton Surgery Center and enjoying every minute of it. Thanks to all the staff at SEI for helping me achieve my goals.

I’ve worked closely with the administrative team at Southeastern for years. It’s a great organization. Full support of students through their career training is the essence of their operations. There is continued investment into the campus facilities and into program curriculum. Mr. Keiser and his team have always been fully dedicated to delivering an education that prepares alumni for employment in their field of study.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!! THIS SCHOOL IS BY FAR THE WORST CAREER SCHOOL YOU CAN GO TO DURING THIS PANDEMIC. YOU WILL ONLY BE WITH ONE INSTRUCTOR THE ENTIRE TIME, WHO IS HEAD OF THE MA PROGRAM AND IS OVERWORKED SO SHES ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH THE STUDENTS. THE PRESIDENT DONT TAKE STUDENT COMPLAINTS SERIOUS. THE PAST FOUR MONTHS I HAVE BASICALLY TAUGHT MYSELF, OTHER CLASSMATES HAVE DROPPED OR SAYS THEY HAVENT LEARNED ANYTHING. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY AT THE SCHOOL, I HONESTLY DONT SEE HOW THEY ARE STILL ACCREDITED.

Southeastern Institute is one of the best institutions to study at. They are attentive, caring and very professional. You will love it here.

Southeastern Institute is the place to be. The programs are growing constantly and we have a 98% graduation rate. We help our graduates obtain jobs, build resumes, and help them understand their financial aid obligations.

I’ve been going to this school for the medical billing a coding program for 2 months now, and it’s literally the best school I’ve ever went to, no one is a stranger, they don’t treat you like just another tuition or paycheck, they genuinely treat you like your part of their family. Staff and students always have an upbeat, positive, attitude. I’m very anti-social and they made me feel so comfortable with them within my first week. The classes are fast paced, with a no man left behind mentality. I love going to this school, and I recommend it to the highest.

First let me say given Southeastern Institute one star is too good. I spoke to an unattractive lady by the name of either Jackie or Sherry who was rude & unenthusiastic about relinquishing information about programs that can better my future. She told me that Southeastern Institute was offering two new programs, IT and Business that cost $53,000. How can I afford to pay for this and Im going to Southeastern Institute not Harvard for crying out loud. She also explain that there will be two more new programs offered in the near future. After my experience with her I decided to attend Fortis instead. They were much more friendly and helpful. I felt like this was a place where I could affolrd and work towards my family future.

Tera Michelin and her students have provided free chair massages for graduate students and support staff at the University of South Carolina for the last two years. They are the utmost professionals in their promptness, performance, and attitude. I highly recommend taking advantage of the by appointment massages at a reasonable price.

I start my MA program this week and I am beyond excited!!! From the moment I walked in the doors, everyone has been AMAZING!!! The dedication they make for all of their students is remarkable and just awesome!!! I didnt get that from other schools Ive went to, and SI has what other schools are completely missing!! They actually care about each individual student and keep the motivation for them all going, which is a huge deal, and a lot of schools forget that!! I highly recommend Southeastern Institute!! They become family!!

The MA program is fast paced. My instructor was knowledgeable and made sure I understood the material. I enjoyed coming to class. Mona (student advisor) was excellent! She prepared me for my interview, gave me great tips, and helped me get a job as an MA. I would highly recommend this school if you are interested in becoming a medical assistant.

Choosing to attend school at Southeastern has been one of the BEST decisions that I have made in my life. I always sought to find my lifes purpose and I certainly feel that Southeastern helped me find my way. Being a student of Massage Therapy or any program of that matter takes discipline, drive, dedication, and determination; yes throughout the course things get a little difficult but the overall support of the AMAZING staff and fellow students you are bound to succeed.

I was pleasantly surprised by the professionalism and skill of their students! I have been a member of a chain massage spa for several years. I plan to cancel that membership and get all my massages from here. They do great work, for a steal, and I feel I am helping develop a new generation of masseuse. I have been there four times and can see there being many more in the future. Excellent place.

Don’t waste your money like I did. This institution has held me back in every step of the way. They’re unprofessional, unorganized, and their instructors pick favorites and don’t bother with anyone else.

I really enjoyed my time at Southeastern Institute! The instructors, staff and even my classmates were amazing. Everyone has been a great support system and I can honestly say I feel prepared to begin working in the field of massage therapy.

I had an awesome experience at Southeastern Institute. When I first started my adviser made sure that I had the right schedule and program right for me. The school is constantly growing started off with a smaller campus and moved to a bigger building that had more space. The staff was friendly and treated me like family. The Monday after my pinning ceremony I was paired with an extern site. This up coming school is awesome and I brag on it all the time.

Great school! Caring faculty and staff and great student outcomes.

I am a Massage graduate from southeastern institute in Columbia. I graduated in 2013. I literally cried everyday in class for 8 months because I had to massage people I didn’t know. I really didn’t think I was going to make it. Now, five years later, I have my own business in Camden, sc and I’ve gained about 60 new clients since January. If I told you it was easy; I would be lying, but one thing for sure that I can say is that the staff truly care about each and every student. Mrs. Tera Michelin who is the massage coordinator is absolutely incredible! If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. Even after 5 years, if I ever have a question, I know that she’s just a phone call away.

I have to say I love getting up in the morning and knowing I am on my way to a Southeastern Institute. They are the most sweetest people I have ever met. The Instructors has not been nothing but nice and encouraging. I would recommend Southeastern Institute to anyone that wants to achieve their goal.

I took the massage therapy course here and i cannot express how great my 8 months in the program were!! The instructors and the staff are some of the best people i have ever met! I couldnt ask for a better experience!

I graduated back in July of this past year from the Professional Massage Therapy program that Southeastern Institute offers. It was hands down one of the most enlightening decisions that I have ever made. I learned so much from my teachers, classmates and those who came in to speak about the profession I had chosen to go into. The program challenges you but also teaches you what you truly are capable of.I am now a practicing LMT and I couldnt be more thankful for it! Thank you Southeastern Institute of Columbia, SC for making this dream a reality.

I attended Southeastern’s massage therapy program for eight months and it was truly a life changing experience. The program was definitely challenging, but the instructors and staff are some of the most amazing people I’ve worked with. I learned so much and definitely felt well prepared entering my new career. Additionally, the staff have continued to be in my service in terms of networking, career support, and even keeping me up to date with potential jobs.Like I said, this program isn’t easy, but it was an enriching experience that was absolutely worth it.

I am currently a massage therapist student here!! I have to say after going to multiple schools this by far is my favorite!!! I have been going through a difficult time in life and the faculty and staff make sure they are always contacting me and keeping up with me! Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Michelin are two of the most amazing ladies I have met!! They honestly make me feel like apart of a family that really care about each other!! Soo greatful for this place!!

Grateful for the genuine care shown to students at Southeastern !

I graduated not to long ago. My time at Southeastern Institute was much nicer than previous schools and colleges I have gone to. The faculty were all extreamly friendly and knew me on a first name basis, even if I was not in their class. My education and teacher more than prepared me to move into my career field. Before I even graduated I had perspective employers calling me. So getting a job as a massage therapist was extreamly easy.

They do not care about their students. Lie to get you into school, will literally say anything to get you to go there. Then treat you like dirt. They do not listen to the student body at all. All they care about is getting money. Even if that means lying to the student about their finanacials.

Southeastern Institute is a career-focused institute whose purpose is to train, educate, and prepare students for their chosen career paths. Every week, there’s a student success story which is amazing!

The faculty and staff at Southeastern Institute are available to assist you when needed and want to see you succeed in obtaining employment in your field of study. Thank you, Southeastern Institute!

Southeastern was a great school ! I got hired on my internship then moved to palmetto health where I now work in orthopedics !

I really enjoyed my experience at Southeastern Institute, the staff took a real interest in my success right thru graduation and searching for jobs after.

Im happy i choose Southeastern,the instructer is the best,and all the staff were beyond helpful!🙌🙌

Southeastern Institute is one of the most efficient institutions in the area of Columbia. The staff is dedicated to uplifting students and ensuring success post completion of the training programs.

I am a recent graduate of Southeastern Institute, Columbia , S.C. This school needs to be shut down. The dean of this school, Mr. Kesler is unprofessional and spiteful. All of the faculty there condone bullying and harassment aimed towards the students from the other students as well as their own instructors. It is just a matter of time before this school sees a tragedy like the Columbine incident due to all of the threats and bullying that goes on. The students are subjected to less than fair learning conditions such as the lack of desks in one classroom where those students are required to use the massage tables to do their work on. They dont even have a proper classroom anymore. They literally take anyone that walks into the door regardless of their ability to obtain employment after they graduate. Some of these students cant even read, yet they manage to graduate. The staff all complain constantly about how much they hate working there, but they dont do anything to change that. I seriously hope this school gets shut down, It is a matter of time before someone gets fatally hurt. I have recorded the responses to the threat of bullying from the dean, the instructor in charge of coordinating the curriculum, and one of the instructors from one of the classrooms. It is clear that they do not care about the safety of their students or staff. Over 16,000 dollars to attend here, That is deplorable.

In May 2015, I went to Columbia to see what I needed to do to start college. My friend Nicole Gill was already a student at Southeastern Institute located at the old building off of colonial Life blvd and she was getting ready to get pinned for medical assistant. She told me how awesome it was and exciting adventure it would be. So I was like Im ready for a change! I have two beautiful daughters I need to take care of and support myself financially. With the support of my parents, my daughters and my partner, I started the medical assistant program at night. I lived in Sumter and traveled back and forth three nights a week!! I had the best instructor Ms. Patel! She made sure I would be a great CMA. It was going well until two weeks in November I got sick and was out for two weeks. Well there was a limit of the days you are allowed to miss a semester. I didnt let that stop me. I kept going and eventually I had to retake to classes because of unfortunate events. So in January I switched to day class and at the time Southeastern Institute was moving to the new location! Here I was used to the small close school and now its huge and alot more space. Every department had room for everything even a huge place to eat!! I got pinned and took the RMA exam in February 2017. Greatest achievement I ever did!! This was what I was looking for and graduated July 2017!!!! Now Im a Registered Medical Assistant working at Palmetto Health Baptist!! This program and staff would go above and beyond to help you achieve your dream, just like they did with me!

The therapist was really great! I will visit again soon.

I would have given a zero but that wasnt an option, this school is horrible the financial aid director dont know nothing and the classes are terrible Im so disappointed I do not recommend this school

I am a current student at Southeastern institute in the medical assisting program. My teacher is fantastic and takes the time to explain things to prepare us to be medical assistants. However, I am very disappointed in the financial aid staff and the person who was my mentor for the program Kim. When I started I was told I would go in extern after school but was never told it had to be during the day. I am a night student because I work full time during the day so thats a huge disadvantage for night students who might have to quit there day job or not be able to do an externship. Secondly with financial aid, I have been enrolled six months and have had three financial aid administrators who all save different things about my tuition. I applied for scholarships, fasfa and still being told I will have to pay 18,000 as a single mom, one income, and working full time not mentioning that I do not qualify for government assistance. I was told when I first started I wouldnt have to make payments until six months after I graduated with the first administrator Sarah then I deal with a lady who says she cant find my file then another lady states I need to start making payments asap. These people in financial aid have no idea whats going on and before you enroll get everything in writing when it comes to what your total debt is and what you will be paying and when! At this point I would not recommend this school.

As a 54 year old, beginning again, Southeastern was the best choice for me! From my initial contact, during the classroom process and now as I finish my 8 week externship, the staff has been superior and supportive in every way. The Medical Assistant program enhanced by the instruction of Ms. Stacey Campbell, prepares students for a real medical environment. I came into my externship feeling fully prepared and knowing SEI and its staff were still there supporting and helping along the way. Thank you, SEI staff for not only being there, but for showing up!

Staff is nice a friendly. Speaking for Pharmacy, as a current student (since March) havent received the education I was looking for. Class consist of worksheets worksheets and more worksheets! No particle training or any real experience in pharmacy. Just worksheets, PowerPoint slides and more worksheets. Previous students have had issues getting an internship and didnt feel prepared to take the state certification exam. I dont feel prepared or feel that this school will be able to prepare anyone for it. Unaccredited. You will not be able to take anything from this school to another institution of higher learning. I tried. Many promises have been made about changing the curriculum and even the staff and yet nothing has changed. School basically here for money purposes. Youd be better off starting in retail pharmacy and work your way up. Many pharmacys like CVS and Walgreens have their own training they offer. Id advise anyone and everyone to look into other options before committing to South Eastern Insitute, if pharmacy is the career field youre looking into. Cant speak on massage therapy, medical billing and coding or medical assistance. However If you are wanting to pursue a career as a pharmacy tech. This is not the place for that. Explore other options! All the 5 start reviews are from employees. Nice and friendly staff here but speaking as a current student. Its not all whats its cracked up to be. Youre welcome.

A career focused school that cares about the students and their individual success stories!

Top class faculty and staff with administration that truly cares about the students as individuals.

Fast paced programs, knowledgeable faculty, caring staff!

Excellent school with great faculty and staff that are truly dedicated to student success.

Ive learned many thing i never knew but the school has no order and some of the teachers like to have favorites...so i dislike that very much, wouldnt recruit people to come here.

The medical assistant so call instructor for night classes is very unprofessional. 2017-2018:(

I am a student there.