by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for social sciences, ranked #334 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 334 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 2 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social sciences at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 381 |
| Master’s | 19 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The social sciences field at University of South Carolina-Columbia breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 218 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 35 |
| Geography and Cartography | 24 |
| Sociology | 22 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Criminology | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 381 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $48,912 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, social sciences students accumulate a median of $23,916 in student loans. This is below $24,640, the typical median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $35,898 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
Learn more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina-Columbia with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 279 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 24 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 19 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 2 |
