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General Education in South Carolina

General Education Schools in South Carolina

337 students earned General Education degrees in South Carolina in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 214
Bachelor’s Degree 76
Associate Degree 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 72.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in South Carolina

1,280 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $60,700. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
35,470 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $21,044. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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43 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,675. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Bob Jones University

Greenville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 92%.

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Converse College

Spartanburg
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
1,377 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,737.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,116. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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#7

Columbia College

Columbia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,218 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 25%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

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Furman University

Greenville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. An average student at Furman will pay a net price of $31,357. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $16,010. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time.

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Winthrop University

Rock Hill
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
5,576 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. A typical student attending Winthrop will pay a net price of $16,576.

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General Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Education Professors 12% $57,590

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