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Criminology Schools in South Carolina

127 students earned Criminology degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Criminology is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Criminology Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Master’s Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 69.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Criminology Grads in South Carolina

1,760 people in the state and 465,550 in the nation are employed in jobs related to criminology.

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Wages for Criminology Jobs in South Carolina

Criminology grads earn an average of $100,890 in the state and $90,290 nationwide.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,262. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

#2

Lander University

Greenwood
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,519. 53% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Coker University

Hartsville
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
1,087 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,872 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,975.

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

This private school has an average net price of $17,722. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Criminology Careers in SC

Some of the careers criminology majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Managers 8% $98,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Political Science & Government 768
Sociology 382
Economics 316
Anthropology 78
General Social Sciences 64
International Relations & Security 61
Geography & Cartography 28
Sociology & Anthropology 23

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View Nationwide Criminology Report

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