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History Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 39 students earned their History degrees in SC.

In this state, History is the 54th most popular major out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of History Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for History Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 17,610 people employed in jobs related to a history degree, compared to 1,569,710 nationwide.

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Wages for History Jobs in South Carolina

History grads earn an average of $49,380 in the state and $64,340 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in South Carolina that offer history degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

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

94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#2

College of Charleston

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

In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

#3

Winthrop University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. In their early career, Winthrop grads earn an average salary of $35,336. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Winthrop.

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. This public school has an average net price of $21,262.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 88% of students get financical aid. 68% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Converse College

Spartanburg
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,534.

History Careers in SC

Some of the careers history majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Historians 50% $0
Curators 13% $49,160
History Professors 12% $67,190
Archivists 11% $39,170
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Managers 8% $98,620
Museum Technicians and Conservators 7% $33,240

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