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Political Science & Government Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 12 students earned their Political Science degrees in SC.

A Political Science & Government major is the 89th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Political Science & Government Majors in South Carolina

Political Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a political science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of political science majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 75.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Political Science & Government Grads in South Carolina

2,030 people in the state and 515,790 in the nation are employed in jobs related to political science.

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Wages for Political Science & Government Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a political science grad in the state is $70,190, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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

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

In their early career, The Citadel grads earn an average salary of $55,124. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#3

Converse College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. An average student at Converse will pay a net price of $25,534. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Political Science & Government Careers in SC

Some of the careers political science majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Political Science Professors 17% $71,160
Economics Professors 9% $69,000
Economists 8% $60,480
Managers 8% $98,620

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Economics 29
Criminology 10
Geography & Cartography 8
Other Social Sciences 7
General Social Sciences 4
Anthropology 3
Urban Studies 3
International Relations & Security 2

View all majors related to Political Science & Government

View Nationwide Political Science & Government Report

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