2023 Most Popular Social Work Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Social Work Master's Degree School for You
Social Work is the #28 most popular major in South Carolina with 383 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Social Work Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in South Carolina to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Work Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular South Carolina Schools for a Master's in Social Work
Our analysis found University of South Carolina - Columbia to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a master’s degree in South Carolina. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
Of the 153 students majoring in social work at UofSC, 12% are male and 88% are female.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Winthrop University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in South Carolina. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 56 students majoring in social work at Winthrop, 7% are male and 93% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Limestone College is a great place for social work students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Gaffney, Limestone College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest Social Work Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 753 |
| Virginia | 1,010 |
| North Carolina | 1,757 |
| Florida | 1,569 |
| Tennessee | 1,237 |
| Kentucky | 1,510 |
| Louisiana | 859 |
| Arkansas | 405 |
| Alabama | 1,173 |
| Mississippi | 595 |
| West Virginia | 316 |
Social Work Related Majors
One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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