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Public Health Schools in South Carolina

859 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public Health is the 12th most popular major out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 778
Master’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 12,460 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $62,060, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

555 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,626 a year. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,114 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,129. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,006 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,574. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#7

Furman University

Greenville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,496 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $69,378 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262.

#10

Benedict College

Columbia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,731 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,678. 72% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $23,174 after graduation.

Public Health Careers in SC

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Epidemiologists 100% $0
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Community Health Workers 17% $38,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $0
Physicists 11% $104,700
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $59,600
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $51,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing 3,296
Allied Health Professions 644
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 329
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Allied Health Services 204
Rehabilitation Professions 202
Other Health Professions 181

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