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Public & Social Service Schools in South Carolina

713 Public Administration & Social Service students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public & Social Service major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in South Carolina

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 292
Bachelor’s Degree 223
Associate Degree 177
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 40.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 50.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 66,820 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in South Carolina

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $68,610 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $20,559. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

#2

Winthrop University

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,127. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

#3

Limestone College

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

Graduates earn an average $35,730 after graduation. 100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,262. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,536 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,225. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time.

#6

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,794 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. In their early career, MTC grads earn an average salary of $30,267. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,672 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,803.

#8

Columbia College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. This private school has an average net price of $20,247. The full-time teacher rate is 30%.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,315 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. In their early career, Florence-Darlington Technical College grads earn an average salary of $24,911.

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

In their early career, SWU grads earn an average salary of $34,895. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. 100% of students get financical aid.

#10

College of Charleston

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

This public school has an average net price of $19,654. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

Public & Social Service Careers in SC

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $0
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $56,460
Social Work Professors 22% $0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 20% $89,750
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $58,800
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $0
Political Science Professors 17% $71,160
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,670
General and Operations Managers 14% $82,130
Social and Human Service Assistants 14% $28,400
Education Professors 12% $57,590
Government Programs Eligibility Interviewers 9% $39,400
Managers 8% $98,620
Social Workers 4% $43,280
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $41,780
Social Scientists 0% $73,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 1,339
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 1,049
Legal Professions 526
Military Technologies & Sciences 160

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