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Anthropology in South Carolina

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Anthropology Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 81 students earned their Anthropology degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Anthropology is the 111th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Anthropology Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Master’s Degree 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 81.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Anthropology Grads in South Carolina

There are 1,800 people in the state and 474,750 people in the nation working in anthropology jobs.

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Wages for Anthropology Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a anthropology grad in the state is $62,230, compared to a typical salary of $94,080 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in South Carolina that offer anthropology degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#2

College of Charleston

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,114 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#5

Furman University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

Anthropology Careers in SC

Some of the careers anthropology majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Anthropologists and Archeologists 17% $60,270
Managers 8% $98,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Political Science & Government 768
Sociology 382
Economics 316
Criminology 127
General Social Sciences 64
International Relations & Security 61
Geography & Cartography 28
Sociology & Anthropology 23

View all majors related to Anthropology

View Nationwide Anthropology Report

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