South Carolina
Population: 5,024,369
State Rank: 23
Funding By State:
| Agency | Funding (in thousands) | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | $183,901 | 28 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | $2,335 | 30 |
| National Science Foundation | $48,014 | 23 |
| Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality | $1,927 | 21 |
| Total | $236,177 | 27 |
Notes:
All data from FY 2017
Source: Federal Reporter and HHS TAGGS
Economic Impact:
| Industry | Employment | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical | 23,384 | $67,777 |
| Medical Device | 16,005 | $56,761 |
| Research, Testing, and Laboratories | 9,482 | $67,220 |
| Overall Private Sector | 1,556,748 | $40,165 |
Notes:
Source: Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Jobs, Investments and Innovation, 2016
For more information about research investments in South Carolina, see Research!America’s fact sheet here.
Investment: Funding Sources:
| Source of R&D Funding | Investment | State Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Government | $642,000,000 | 30 |
| Industry | $1,172,000,000 | 30 |
| Universities | $276,000,000 | 22 |
| Other | $137,000,000 | 33 |
| Total | $2,227,000,000 | 32 |
Notes:
*Other: Non-profit, non-federal, other government
Source: National Science Foundation, Science & Engineering Indicators, 2018