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Public Policy in South Carolina

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Public Policy Schools in South Carolina

2 Public Policy students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public Policy is the 220th most popular major out of a total 251 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in South Carolina

Public Policy majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a public policy major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in South Carolina

10,820 people in the state and 740,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public policy.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in South Carolina

Public Policy grads earn an average of $72,470 in the state and $99,480 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year.

Public Policy Careers in SC

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Political Science Professors 17% $71,160
Education Professors 12% $57,590
Social Scientists 0% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Social Work 383
Human Services 221
Public Administration 88
Community Organization & Advocacy 14

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