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2023 Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

21 Colleges
$31,081 Avg Salary
$24,712 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Sociology Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 382 degrees and certificates were awarded to sociology students who went to a South Carolina college or university. This makes it the #29 most popular major in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 21 schools in South Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Sociology program at each school on the list.

Check out the sociology bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in South Carolina.

#1

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

Our analysis found College of Charleston to be the most popular school for sociology students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. C of C is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.

Of the 56 students majoring in sociology at C of C, 18% are male and 82% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $346.

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Out of the 21 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Carolina University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a large student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 20% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at Coastal Carolina University accumulate an average of around $27,928 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $368.

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#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clemson University is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 76% of the sociology majors at the school.

Sociology majors at Clemson take out an average of $24,175 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $255, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Sociology at Clemson University Report

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.

Of the 44 students majoring in sociology at UofSC, 32% are male and 68% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, sociology majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $27,491 in student debt.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Carolina - Aiken helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular sociology schools in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Aiken, UofSC Aiken is a public school with a small student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in sociology at UofSC Aiken, 16% are male and 84% are female.

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#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

With a ranking of #6, Winthrop University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for sociology students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 34% are male.

Sociology majors at Winthrop take out an average of $27,917 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Sociology at Winthrop University Report

#7

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Lander University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree sociology programs. Lander University is a small public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.

Women make up 86% of the sociology majors at the school.

Full Sociology at Lander University Report

#8

Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the large suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 16 students majoring in sociology at Furman, 19% are male and 81% are female.

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Francis Marion University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the small suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public college with a small student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in sociology at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#10

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the distant town of Orangeburg, Claflin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 92% of the sociology majors at the school.

Full Sociology at Claflin University Report

Best Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Sociology Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 766
Virginia 937
North Carolina 1,105
Florida 1,076
Tennessee 428
Kentucky 277
Louisiana 407
Arkansas 228
Alabama 223
Mississippi 114
West Virginia 191

One of 12 majors within the area of study, sociology has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 49,282
Economics 49,055
General Social Sciences 18,997
International Relations & National Security 14,306
Anthropology 11,415

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Kontos.

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