by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how USCB ranks in comparison to other schools with social sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at USCB was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 68 |
| Best General Social Sciences Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Beaufort handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general social sciences. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USCB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,682 a year. This is less than $37,446, which is the national median of all social sciences majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USCB paid an average of $891 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,344 | $21,390 |
| Fees | $386 | $386 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,810 | $9,810 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,055 | $4,055 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USCB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Beaufort with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the USCB social sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USCB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of South Carolina - Beaufort.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 4 |