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History Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 423 students earned their History degrees in SC.

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 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

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
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $20,559.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution. 93% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University.

#4

College of Charleston

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

The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at C of C. This public school has an average net price of $19,654.

#5

Winthrop University

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

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 99% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students get financical aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Furman University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $18,559. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#9

Wofford College

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

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#10

Converse College

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

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $25,534.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 72% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Education 3,980
Psychology 1,890
Social Sciences 1,876
Communication & Journalism 1,359
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 518
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 147
Library Science 121

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