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General Public Health Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 45 students earned their General Public Health degrees in SC.

In this state, General Public Health is the 29th most popular major out of a total 81 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 21
Master’s Degree 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a general public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 40.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in South Carolina

9,430 people in the state and 687,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general public health.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $60,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 4 colleges in South Carolina that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

25 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. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at South University, Columbia. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,001 a year. This private school has an average net price of $20,761.

#3

Benedict College

Columbia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
1,731 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. An average student at Benedict College will pay a net price of $12,678. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

#4

Columbia College

Columbia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 30% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

General Public Health Careers in SC

Some of the careers general public health 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
Community Health Workers 17% $38,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Other Public Health 511
Public Health Education & Promotion 278
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 15
Environmental Health 7
Health Services Administration 2
International Public Health 1

View all majors related to General Public Health

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