Social Sciences at University of South Carolina Beaufort
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider the program at University of South Carolina Beaufort. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina Beaufort is in Bluffton, SC.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina Beaufort
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina Beaufort. Of 2,208 students, 397 (18%) studied exclusively online and 1,390 (63%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of South Carolina Beaufort
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #7 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #13 of 17 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort
Students who complete University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Social Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,308 |
| 2 years | $28,433 |
| 3 years | $32,750 |
| 4 years | $34,323 |
| 5 years | $38,994 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn a median of $34,323, compared with $47,890 for all University of South Carolina Beaufort graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort comes in at $37,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Social Sciences program at University of South Carolina Beaufort work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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