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Physical Sciences Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 89 students earned their Physical Sciences degrees in SC.

A Physical Sciences major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in South Carolina

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 56
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 56
Master’s Degree 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.1%
  • Other Races: 1.1%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in South Carolina

There are 22,140 people in the state and 1,844,320 people in the nation working in physical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in South Carolina

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $79,260 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in South Carolina that offer physical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

37 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. In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $51,690.

#3

Furman University

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

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. In their early career, Coastal Carolina University grads earn an average salary of $34,196.

Physical Sciences Careers in SC

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Forensic Science Technicians 20% $41,810
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 17% $101,780
Geoscientists 17% $69,700
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $81,730
Engineering Professors 16% $89,500
Architectural and Engineering Managers 14% $127,170
Physicists 11% $104,700
Chemistry Professors 10% $63,580
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 9% $0
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $75,290
Hydrologists 8% $49,260
Physical Scientists 7% $120,310
Chemists 7% $63,530
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Engineering 617
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 297
Computer & Information Sciences 148
Natural Resources & Conservation 82
Architecture/Urban Planning 80
Mathematics & Statistics 62
Engineering Technologies 51
Agriculture 43

View all majors related to Physical Sciences

View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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