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Education Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 2,297 students earned their Education degrees in SC.

In this state, Education is the 1st most popular major out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Education Majors in South Carolina

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,698
Post-Master’s Certificate 451
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 451
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 148
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 148

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 72.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Education Grads in South Carolina

There are 115,780 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $60,700, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

619 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 93% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson.

414 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $45,626 after graduation. 94% of students get financical aid. 72% of the teachers are full time.

126 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Coastal Carolina University. The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Coastal Carolina University will pay a net price of $14,129.

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
124 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. In their early career, Winthrop grads earn an average salary of $35,336. A typical student attending Winthrop will pay a net price of $19,127.

124 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#6

Columbia College

Columbia
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,247. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,098 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,222. In their early career, CIU grads earn an average salary of $30,586.

#9

Converse College

Spartanburg
84 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
2,339 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,041. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at South Carolina State University. Graduates earn an average $29,898 after graduation.

Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $57,530
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 20% $40,670
Business Professors 20% $78,450
Biological Science Professors 17% $65,640
Political Science Professors 17% $71,160
Psychology Professors 15% $72,260
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 15% $56,210
Interpreters and Translators 15% $42,050
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 14% $51,230
Coaches and Scouts 14% $38,980
Sociology Professors 14% $61,690
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 14% $56,740
Preschool Education Administrators 13% $38,900
History Professors 12% $67,190
Education Professors 12% $57,590
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 12% $61,300
Preschool Teachers 12% $23,130
Postsecondary Education Administrators 12% $86,020
Instructional Coordinators 11% $56,900
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $62,480
Education Administrators 10% $78,160
Computer Science Professors 10% $70,750
Chemistry Professors 10% $63,580
Mathematical Science Professors 10% $72,130
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $48,060
Teacher Assistants 10% $21,730
Kindergarten Teachers 10% $51,480
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 10% $85,330
Librarians 10% $56,790
Education, Training, and Library Workers 9% $37,840
Economics Professors 9% $69,000
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 9% $0
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Middle School Teachers 9% $51,890
Elementary School Teachers 9% $49,620
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $55,710
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $52,730
Special Education Professors 9% $54,610
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $53,080
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $75,290
Social Sciences Professors 6% $79,630
Vocational Education Professors 3% $53,030
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 0% $0
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Social Scientists 0% $73,460

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Psychology 169
Library Science 121
Social Sciences 80
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 79
Communication & Journalism 59
History 39
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 6

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