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Special Education Schools in South Carolina

118 Special Ed students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Special Education is the 28th most popular major out of a total 168 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in South Carolina

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 102
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in South Carolina

There are 6,690 people in the state and 532,840 people in the nation working in special ed jobs.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in South Carolina

Special Ed grads earn an average of $53,320 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in South Carolina that offer special ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%.

#2

Winthrop University

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,127. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate.

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

This public school has an average net price of $20,559. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.10%. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

Converse College

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

The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Converse. 99% of students get financical aid.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,262. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

College of Charleston

Charleston
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,654. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

Furman University

Greenville
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. In their early career, Furman grads earn an average salary of $45,496. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,542 after earning their degree at this institution.

Special Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $42,050
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $48,060
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $55,710
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $52,730
Special Education Professors 9% $54,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 423
Educational Administration 402
Teacher Education Subject Specific 319
General Education 286
Student Counseling 224
Instructional Media Design 214
Curriculum & Instruction 196
Other Education 84

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