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Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in South Carolina

199 Philosophy & Religious Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Philosophy & Religious Studies Majors in South Carolina

Philosophy & Religious Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 183
Master’s Degree 6
Associate Degree 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a philosophy and religious studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of philosophy and religious studies majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 14.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 72.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Philosophy & Religious Studies Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 1,470 people employed in jobs related to a philosophy and religious studies degree, compared to 147,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Philosophy & Religious Studies Jobs in South Carolina

Philosophy & Religious Studies grads earn an average of $88,720 in the state and $87,140 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer philosophy and religious studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Furman University

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

This private school has an average net price of $32,563. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

#4

College of Charleston

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,089 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,345 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,895 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,671. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Wofford College

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,020 a year. An average student at Wofford will pay a net price of $27,988. 98% of students get financical aid.

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

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,196 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,098 Total Students

94% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,222.

#10

Claflin University

Orangeburg
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Claflin.

Philosophy & Religious Studies Careers in SC

Some of the careers philosophy and religious studies majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Philosophy and Religion Professors 13% $63,250
Mathematical Science Professors 10% $72,130
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to philosophy and religious studies.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Liberal Arts & Humanities 4,243
Visual & Performing Arts 1,360
English Language & Literature 590
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 405
Theology & Religious Vocations 389

View all majors related to Philosophy & Religious Studies

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