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2023 Best General Education Schools in South Carolina

8 Colleges
$42,241 Avg Salary
$26,756 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Education School for You

With 352 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, general education is the #32 most popular major in South Carolina.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best General Education Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best General Education Schools in South Carolina

The colleges and universities below are the best for education majors pursuing a .

Top South Carolina Schools in General Education

#1

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

Our analysis found North Greenville University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Out of the 8 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Clemson is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Clemson.

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#3

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

The excellent programs at Winthrop University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in South Carolina. Winthrop is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Rock Hill.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Carolina - Columbia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#5

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bob Jones University is a great place for general education students. Bob Jones University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Greenville.

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Anderson University South Carolina landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best general education programs. Located in the city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#7

Columbia College

Columbia, SC

Columbia College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Schools in South Carolina ranking. Columbia College South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

The average amount in student loans that education majors at Columbia College South Carolina take out is $26,756.

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#8

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

Converse College ranked #8 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the small city of Spartanburg, Converse is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best General Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 117
Virginia 918
North Carolina 255
Florida 622
Tennessee 605
Kentucky 95
Louisiana 116
Arkansas 133
Alabama 115
Mississippi 407
West Virginia 301

One of 14 majors within the area of study, general education has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
Special Education 36,792
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.

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