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Public & Social Service Schools in South Carolina

308 students earned Public Administration & Social Service degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public & Social Service is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public & Social Service Majors in South Carolina

Public Administration & Social Service majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 292
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a public administration and social service major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public administration and social service majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 30.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 58.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Public & Social Service Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 66,820 people employed in jobs related to a public administration and social service degree, compared to 5,443,260 nationwide.

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Wages for Public & Social Service Jobs in South Carolina

Public Administration & Social Service grads earn an average of $68,610 in the state and $71,670 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in South Carolina that offer public administration and social service degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

167 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. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,626 a year.

#2

Winthrop University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,336 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#4

College of Charleston

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

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,806 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.60%. 12% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
732 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,001 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,761.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.60%. In their early career, USC Upstate grads earn an average salary of $37,542.

Public & Social Service Careers in SC

Some of the careers public administration and social service majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $0
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $56,460
Social Work Professors 22% $0
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 20% $89,750
Social and Community Service Managers 19% $58,800
Community and Social Service Specialists 17% $0
Political Science Professors 17% $71,160
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $36,670
General and Operations Managers 14% $82,130
Social and Human Service Assistants 14% $28,400
Education Professors 12% $57,590
Managers 8% $98,620
Social Workers 4% $43,280
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 4% $41,780
Social Scientists 0% $73,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public administration and social service.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Legal Professions 388
Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness 220
Law Enforcement & Firefighting 70
Military Technologies & Sciences 25

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