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History Schools in South Carolina

39 History students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, History is the 25th most popular major out of a total 31 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

Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

#2

College of Charleston

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. 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

61% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at Winthrop. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. 89% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 68% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

#6

Converse College

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

In their early career, Converse grads earn an average salary of $31,585. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Education 2,297
Psychology 169
Library Science 121
Social Sciences 80
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 79
Communication & Journalism 59
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 6

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