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Physics Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 107 students earned their Physics degrees in SC.

A Physics major is the 88th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 71.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.1%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in South Carolina

16,160 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a physics grad in the state is $91,270, compared to a typical salary of $103,830 nationwide.

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

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

This public school has an average net price of $21,262. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation.

#3

College of Charleston

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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

88% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,559. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending Francis Marion University will pay a net price of $12,662. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#4

Wofford College

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $27,988.

#7

Furman University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,196 a year.

#9

Bob Jones University

Greenville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

In their early career, Bob Jones University grads earn an average salary of $33,798. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,757. 94% of the teachers are full time.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, PC grads earn an average salary of $39,994.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,339 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,041. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Physics Careers in SC

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Physicists 11% $104,700
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $75,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Chemistry 242
Geological & Earth Sciences 64
Astronomy & Astrophysics 5
Other Physical Science 4
Atmospheric Sciences 2

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