Social Sciences at University of South Carolina Beaufort
Bluffton, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
University of South Carolina Beaufort graduates in social sciences earn 16% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 58% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina Beaufort Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
| … | |||||
| 67 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $47,042 | $42,353 | #80 | — |
| 68 | Texas A&M University-San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $47,014 | $47,799 | #63 | $33,812 |
| 69 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $46,388 | $49,374 | #59 | $34,209 |
| 70 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $44,888 | $49,774 | #58 | $32,682 |
| 71 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $44,793 | $48,069 | #62 | $38,693 |
| 72 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $44,416 | $49,250 | #60 | $23,797 |
| 73 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $43,859 | $47,067 | #66 | $35,978 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina Beaufort by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,311 | $64,671 | #946 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,852 | $42,816 | #910 of 1176 |
| Psychology | $50,776 | $25,523 | #476 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,545 | $28,017 | #454 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,705 | $44,659 | #350 of 680 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $45,953 | $34,503 | #121 of 137 |
| Biology | $45,680 | $32,212 | #779 of 841 |
| Computational Science | — | $43,834 | — |
| Public Health | — | $33,628 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina Beaufort social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,682 one year after graduating and $44,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina Beaufort rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, University of South Carolina Beaufort ranks #70 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at University of South Carolina Beaufort worth it?
Its graduates earn 16% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.