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Political Science in South Carolina

Political Science Schools in South Carolina

697 students earned Political Science degrees in South Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Political Science is the 16th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Political Science Majors in South Carolina

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 691
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Political Science Grads in South Carolina

2,030 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $70,190, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer political science degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $21,044.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,433. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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College of Charleston

Charleston
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,690. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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Furman University

Greenville
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,357. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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56 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

A typical student attending The Citadel will pay a net price of $21,619. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. 67% of the teachers are full time.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

69% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Francis Marion University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,106.

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Wofford College

Spartanburg
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,236.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,466. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

63% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Sociology 382
Economics 316
Anthropology 78
General Social Sciences 64
International Relations & Security 61
Geography & Cartography 28
Sociology & Anthropology 23
Urban Studies 13

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