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General Public Health in South Carolina

General Public Health Schools in South Carolina

481 General Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A General Public Health major is the 173rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in South Carolina

General Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 457
Master’s Degree 19
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a general public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general public health majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 68.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in South Carolina

9,430 people in the state and 687,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general public health.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $60,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 4 colleges in South Carolina that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,044. The full-time teacher rate is 74%.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 21%.

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Benedict College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 67% of the teachers are full time.

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Columbia College

Columbia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Columbia College South Carolina. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 25% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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General Public Health Careers in SC

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general public health.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Other Public Health 511
Public Health Education & Promotion 278
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 15
Environmental Health 7
Health Services Administration 2
International Public Health 1

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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