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History in South Carolina

History Schools in South Carolina

428 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, History is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

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 383
Master’s Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 80.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for History Grads in South Carolina

There are 17,610 people in the state and 1,569,710 people in the nation working in history jobs.

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Wages for History Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, history grads earn an average of $49,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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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
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time.

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

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,952. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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College of Charleston

Charleston
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,690. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,309 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at PC. This private school has an average net price of $21,157.

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Furman University

Greenville
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,357. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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#9

Wofford College

Spartanburg
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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Converse College

Spartanburg
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students get financical aid.

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History Careers in SC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
History Professors 12% $67,190
Archivists 11% $39,170

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4,243
Social Sciences 1,876
Communication & Journalism 1,359
English Language & Literature 590
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 518
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 405
Theology & Religious Vocations 389
Philosophy & Religious Studies 199

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