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Social Sciences Schools in South Carolina

1,881 students earned Social Sciences degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Sciences major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of 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 1,796
Master’s Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
  • White: 68.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Social Sciences Grads in South Carolina

25,250 people in the state and 2,427,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social sciences.

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Wages for Social Sciences Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, social sciences grads earn an average of $65,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $85,750.

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

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

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

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

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. 93% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution.

#3

College of Charleston

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

66% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,654. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Furman University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Wofford College

Spartanburg
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
1,764 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $48,020 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate.

#7

Lander University

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

Graduates earn an average $34,095 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 9.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

#9

Winthrop University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $35,336 after graduation.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. 72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

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
Political Science Professors 17% $71,160
Anthropologists and Archeologists 17% $60,270
Sociology Professors 14% $61,690
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $59,100
Survey Researchers 13% $0
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists 12% $49,210
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Economics Professors 9% $69,000
Social Science Research Assistants 9% $50,700
Economists 8% $60,480
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
Education 3,980
Psychology 1,890
Communication & Journalism 1,359
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 518
History 423
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 147
Library Science 121

View all majors related to Social Sciences

View Nationwide Social Sciences Report

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