by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of 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 #3 out of 9 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 sociology, coming in at #355 out of 553 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 355 of 553 |
| Best Sociology Schools in South Carolina | 3 of 9 |
| Best Sociology Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 108 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in sociology at University of South Carolina-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Carolina-Columbia conferred 18 bachelor’s degrees in sociology.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is among the very best schools in the country for sociology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 3 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 306 |
Sociology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of South Carolina-Columbia report a median salary of $41,963 a year. This is below $66,578, the median for all majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of South Carolina-Columbia, sociology graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Read more about University of South Carolina-Columbia tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of sociology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of sociology bachelor’s degree graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia were White. Approximately 39% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Sociology | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Sociology | 1 |
