Social Sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is in Columbia, SC.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #704 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #15 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 192 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #406 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #704 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia
Those who finish University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,415 |
| 2 years | $31,313 |
| 3 years | $38,603 |
| 4 years | $48,912 |
| 5 years | $56,865 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $48,912, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Sciences graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia stands at $23,916.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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