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Public Health Schools in South Carolina

In <nil>, 815 students earned their Public Health degrees in SC.

In this state, Public Health is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 730
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 16.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 65.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in South Carolina

12,460 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $62,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

555 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,471 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,941 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. 98% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
10,473 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
2,037 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,587. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,341 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,368. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
15% Graduation Rate
625 Total Students

80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $19,249. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#7

Furman University

Greenville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,463 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,832 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $25,925. 96% of students get financical aid.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,240 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $77,155 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
27,341 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $22,116.

#10

Benedict College

Columbia
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
1,908 Total Students

In their early career, Benedict College grads earn an average salary of $23,852. 69% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

Public Health Careers in SC

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Epidemiologists 100% $0
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $86,920
Community Health Workers 17% $38,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $0
Physicists 11% $104,700
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 10% $59,600
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $51,930

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Nursing 3,296
Allied Health Professions 644
Medicine 381
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 329
Health/Medical Admin Services 302
Allied Health Services 204
Rehabilitation Professions 202
Other Health Professions 181

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