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General Social Sciences Schools in South Carolina

64 Social Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, General Social Sciences is the 117th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Social Sciences Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 60
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 59.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for General Social Sciences Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 17,760 people employed in jobs related to a social sciences degree, compared to 1,656,480 nationwide.

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Wages for General Social Sciences Jobs in South Carolina

Social Sciences grads earn an average of $68,320 in the state and $85,750 nationwide.

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

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,006 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years. 61% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

#2

Allen University

Columbia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
705 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Allen U.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,895 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Social Sciences Careers in SC

Some of the careers social sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Statisticians 39% $65,940
Survey Researchers 13% $0
Social Science Research Assistants 9% $50,700
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Managers 8% $98,620
Social Sciences Professors 6% $79,630
Social Scientists 0% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Political Science & Government 768
Sociology 382
Economics 316
Criminology 127
Anthropology 78
International Relations & Security 61
Geography & Cartography 28
Sociology & Anthropology 23

View all majors related to General Social Sciences

View Nationwide General Social Sciences Report

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