by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of South Carolina-Columbia highly for social work, ranked #212 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 212 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in South Carolina | 1 of 4 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 of 134 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
| Master’s | 146 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Carolina-Columbia handed out 33 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $46,884 a year. This is lower than $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, social work students accumulate a median of $24,000 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 |
Find out more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 64% 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 work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 146 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 2 |
