Best Sociology Schools in South Carolina

South Carolina has 12 colleges offering Sociology programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 382 recent graduates. Graduates in South Carolina earn $29,279 on average within two years — 7% below the national average of $31,633. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in SC

$29,279

SC Avg. Earnings

$31,633

National Avg.

593

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Sociology in South Carolina

Public Schools (9)

$29,814

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (3)

$27,671

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in South Carolina produce comparable or higher early earnings for Sociology graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Sociology Schools in South Carolina, Ranked by Earnings

Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,851

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 38.0%

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC · Public

$27,126

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,218

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 61.5%

University of South Carolina Aiken

Aiken, SC · Public

$29,995

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,491

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 79.7%

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public

$32,162

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,713

Graduates: 48

Acceptance: 72.0%

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC · Public

$28,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,639

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 75.1%

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public

$31,818

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,181

Graduates: 67

Acceptance: 80.2%

Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Public

$29,064

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,813

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 67.9%

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC · Public

$31,423

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,065

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 69.6%

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC · Private

$24,730

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,088

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 72.5%

#10

Francis Marion University

Florence, SC · Public

Furman University

Greenville, SC · Private

Coker University

Hartsville, SC · Private

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,499

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 97.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Sociology in South Carolina?

Clemson University ranks #1 for Sociology in South Carolina with median graduate earnings of $33,993 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Sociology programs in the state.

How much do Sociology graduates earn in South Carolina?

Sociology graduates in South Carolina earn an average of $29,279 within two years of graduation. This is 7% below the national average of $31,633 for this major.

What is the hardest Sociology school to get into in South Carolina?

Clemson University is the most selective Sociology program in South Carolina with an acceptance rate of 38.0%. The average acceptance rate across Sociology programs in the state is 70.7%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Sociology in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, private Sociology programs produce average earnings of $27,671 vs $29,814 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 9 public and 3 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in South Carolina

Chemical Engineering $72,701 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,549 Computer Engineering $65,872 Engineering-Related Fields $62,665 Civil Engineering $59,438 International Business $56,853 Information Science/Studies $56,848 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $53,919

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.