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Engineering in South Carolina

Engineering Schools in South Carolina

2,264 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Engineering major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in South Carolina

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,630
Master’s Degree 381
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 149
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 149
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 62
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Associate Degree 12

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
  • White: 68.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in South Carolina

There are 46,700 people in the state and 3,969,720 people in the nation working in engineering jobs.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a engineering grad in the state is $87,880, compared to a typical salary of $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,504 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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562 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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176 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,619. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 67% of the teachers are full time.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

61% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. A typical student attending UofSC Aiken will pay a net price of $11,476.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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#6

Bob Jones University

Greenville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,506. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,106. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Francis Marion University. 69% of the teachers are full time.

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#8

Claflin University

Orangeburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Claflin.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,339 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,552.

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#10

Benedict College

Columbia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,731 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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Engineering Careers in SC

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Biomedical Engineers 14% $58,480
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $127,170
Materials Engineers 14% $82,330
Electrical Engineers 13% $87,070
Nuclear Engineers 3% $99,520

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,790
Engineering Technologies 814
Agriculture 473
Physical Sciences 424
Mathematics & Statistics 363
Natural Resources & Conservation 255
Architecture/Urban Planning 199
Military Technologies & Sciences 160

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