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Public Policy Schools in South Carolina

2 students earned Public Policy degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Policy is the 135th most popular major out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Policy Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a public policy major is equally popular with women and men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Public Policy Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 10,820 people employed in jobs related to a public policy degree, compared to 740,490 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Policy Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, public policy grads earn an average of $72,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,480.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

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

Graduates earn an average $51,690 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Public Policy Careers in SC

Some of the careers public policy majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Political Science Professors 17% $71,160
Education Professors 12% $57,590
Social Scientists 0% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Social Work 218
Public Administration 88

View all majors related to Public Policy

View Nationwide Public Policy Report

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