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Special Education at University of South Carolina-Columbia

If you are interested in studying Special Education, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 15 special education degrees were awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Many students take online classes at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Of 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Special Education Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Use these rankings to compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Special Education program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#3 of 8
Best Value	South Carolina	#8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#60 of 96
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#88 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#372 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#402 of 486

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	South Carolina	#3 of 8
Best Value	South Carolina	#8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#60 of 96
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#88 of 95
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#372 of 491
Best Value	Nationwide	#402 of 486

Earnings for Special Education Graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia

Graduates of University of South Carolina-Columbia’s Special Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,553
2 years	$39,489
3 years	$42,749
4 years	$47,591

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Special Education graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia report median earnings of $47,591, compared with $66,578 for all University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates — about 29% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Special Education graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, by degree type.

Program-wide, Special Education graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 93% women (14) and 7% men (1).

Special Education Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Of the 12 master’s special education graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	4
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Special Education Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia

Among the 3 doctoral special education degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, higher than the national average of 19%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Special Education Concentrations at University of South Carolina-Columbia

This Special Education program at University of South Carolina-Columbia offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Special Education	15

Best-Paid Careers for Special Education Graduates

Those who complete Special Education program at University of South Carolina-Columbia go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Special Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,329
Teaching Assistants, Special Education	$96,801
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$86,208
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$80,694
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$79,680
Adapted Physical Education Specialists	$77,976
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten	$73,597
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Special Education Teachers, Elementary School	$50,045
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$35,173

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.