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Social Work Schools in South Carolina

218 students earned Social Work degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Social Work is the 12th most popular major out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in South Carolina

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 209
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 33.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 55.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 10,510 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in South Carolina

Social Work grads earn an average of $43,660 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#2

Winthrop University

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

The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,127. 99% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 56% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,542 after earning their degree at this institution.

Social Work Careers in SC

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $56,460
Social Work Professors 22% $0
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $58,800
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,670
Social Workers 4% $43,280
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $41,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Public Administration 88
Public Policy 2

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