Education at University of South Carolina-Upstate
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at University of South Carolina-Upstate. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of South Carolina-Upstate is in Spartanburg, SC.
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Online Class Availability at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Upstate. Of 4,916 students, 1,163 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,016 (61%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of South Carolina-Upstate
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #3 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #9 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #182 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #210 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #690 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1153 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate
Graduates of University of South Carolina-Upstate’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,719 |
| 2 years | $32,836 |
| 3 years | $32,992 |
| 4 years | $37,223 |
| 5 years | $41,627 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate earn a median of $37,223, compared with $47,560 for all University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from University of South Carolina-Upstate is $28,375.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of South Carolina-Upstate go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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.