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ACCEPTANCE RATE

62.76%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,343

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at University of South Carolina – Beaufort prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer sociology program.

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University of South Carolina – Beaufort

Also known as USC Beaufort

471 University Pkwy, Aiken, SC

University of South Carolina - Beaufort provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bluffton, South Carolina and publically funded. USC Beaufort has a yearly student enrollment of about 1,800.

Areas of study offered at USC Beaufort include:

  • Business Administration
  • Nursing
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Hospitality Administration and Management
  • Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 840 to 1020 on the SAT and in a range of 17 to 22 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to this school. This school has an acceptance rate of 74% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $9,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 annually. Housing is available for students and costs about $5,200 each year. Students attending University of South Carolina - Beaufort may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of South Carolina - Beaufort through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Golf (NAIA Division II)
  • Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division II)
  • Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.uscb.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. USC Beaufort offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black3
White2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sociology program at USC Beaufort, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students University of South Carolina – Beaufort accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, University of South Carolina – Beaufort may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

USC Beaufort is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Florida Sun Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country