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History Schools in South Carolina

423 students earned History degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, History is the 23rd most popular major in the state out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 384
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 80.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for History Grads in South Carolina

17,610 people in the state and 1,569,710 in the nation are employed in jobs related to history.

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Wages for History Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a history grad in the state is $49,380, compared to a typical salary of $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UofSC. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, UofSC grads earn an average salary of $45,626.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,262.

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

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,129. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#4

College of Charleston

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $35,336 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,309 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. Graduates earn an average $39,994 after graduation.

#7

Furman University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at The Citadel.

#9

Wofford College

Spartanburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $27,988.

#10

Converse College

Spartanburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,534. The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,336 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,662. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

History Careers in SC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Historians 50% $0
Curators 13% $49,160
History Professors 12% $67,190
Archivists 11% $39,170
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Managers 8% $98,620
Museum Technicians and Conservators 7% $33,240

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