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Sociology Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 382 students earned their Sociology degrees in SC.

A Sociology major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Sociology Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 380
Master’s Degree 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 35.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Sociology Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 2,000 people employed in jobs related to a sociology degree, compared to 479,420 nationwide.

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Wages for Sociology Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a sociology grad in the state is $65,010, compared to a typical salary of $90,290 nationwide.

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

#1

College of Charleston

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

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 93% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,559.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $12,387. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. A typical student attending Winthrop will pay a net price of $19,127.

#7

Lander University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Furman University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. An average student at Furman will pay a net price of $32,563. 94% of students get financical aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Francis Marion University will pay a net price of $12,662.

#10

Claflin University

Orangeburg
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
2,048 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 59% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Sociology Careers in SC

Some of the careers sociology majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Sociology Professors 14% $61,690
Managers 8% $98,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Political Science & Government 768
Economics 316
Criminology 127
Anthropology 78
General Social Sciences 64
International Relations & Security 61
Geography & Cartography 28
Sociology & Anthropology 23

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