2023 Best Education Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Education Master's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, education students earned 3,980 degrees and certificates from a South Carolina school, making the subject the 4th in the state.
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.
The Best Education Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 19 schools in South Carolina to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina
The following schools top our list of the Best Education Master's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Education Master's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Citadel Military College of South Carolina to be the best school for education students who want to pursue a master’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public school with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Clemson University is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. Clemson is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Clemson.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Greenville University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the rural area of Tigerville, North Greenville is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great place for education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public school with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Anderson University South Carolina. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the small city of Anderson, Anderson University South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of South Carolina - Upstate did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their master’s degree. USC Upstate is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg.
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With a ranking of #7, Winthrop University did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their master’s degree. Winthrop is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Rock Hill.
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College of Charleston landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree education programs. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Southern Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for education students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Central, SWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of South Carolina - Aiken came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. UofSC Aiken is a small public school located in the large suburb of Aiken.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7,730 |
| West Virginia | 1,515 |
| Mississippi | 4,219 |
| Florida | 10,069 |
| Virginia | 9,522 |
| Arkansas | 4,954 |
| Alabama | 5,059 |
| Kentucky | 5,329 |
| Georgia | 9,722 |
| Tennessee | 5,194 |
| Louisiana | 2,977 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
| Student Counseling | 13,858 |
| Instructional Media Design | 8,695 |
| Teaching English or French | 5,791 |
| Other Education | 4,858 |
| Teaching Assistants | 2,751 |
| Educational Assessment | 2,552 |
| Multilingual Education | 1,910 |
| Education Philosophy | 737 |
| International Education | 293 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
| History | 32,731 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 19 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 Horadrim.
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