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Social Work Schools in South Carolina

383 students earned Social Work degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 28th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in South Carolina

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 209
Bachelor’s Degree 165
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 38.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 53.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 10,510 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in South Carolina

Social Work grads earn an average of $43,660 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,559. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

#2

Winthrop University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. In their early career, Winthrop grads earn an average salary of $35,336. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#3

Limestone College

Gaffney
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,943 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,160. It takes the average student 5.09 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#5

Columbia College

Columbia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Columbia College South Carolina. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,247.

#6

Benedict College

Columbia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,731 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at USC Upstate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Social Work Careers in SC

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $56,460
Social Work Professors 22% $0
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $58,800
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,670
Social Workers 4% $43,280
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $41,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Human Services 221
Public Administration 88
Community Organization & Advocacy 14
Public Policy 2

View all majors related to Social Work

View Nationwide Social Work Report

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