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Public Health Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 859 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 778
Master’s Degree 61
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s Certificate 3

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
  • White: 69.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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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
35,470 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,559.

#2

College of Charleston

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,196 after graduation.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,006 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,671. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $20,761.

#7

Furman University

Greenville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,563. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,083 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 84% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $69,378 a year.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 93% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

#10

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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 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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