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Public Health Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 81 students earned their Public Health degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in South Carolina

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.6%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 12,460 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $62,060, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in South Carolina that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

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

94% of students get financical aid. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 72% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. In their early career, MUSC grads earn an average salary of $69,378. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year. This public school has an average net price of $21,262.

Public Health Careers in SC

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Epidemiologists 100% $0
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Community Health Workers 17% $38,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $0
Physicists 11% $104,700
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $59,600
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $51,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing 468
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 258
Allied Health Professions 242
Rehabilitation Professions 184
Health/Medical Admin Services 128
Communication Sciences 112
Chiropractic 105

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View Nationwide Public Health Report

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