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Education Schools in South Carolina

3,980 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Education is the 4th most popular major in the state.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,666
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
Associate Degree 17

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: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 73.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in South Carolina

115,780 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in South Carolina

Education grads earn an average of $60,700 in the state and $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:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. A typical student attending Clemson will pay a net price of $21,262.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,626 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559.

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

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Winthrop University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,336 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,089 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, USC Upstate grads earn an average salary of $37,542. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

#7

College of Charleston

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

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

#8

Columbia College

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,340 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Converse College

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at Converse.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,041.

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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 9% $33,670
Education, Training, and Library Workers 9% $37,840
High School Teachers 9% $53,320
Economics Professors 9% $69,000
Middle School Teachers 9% $51,890
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 9% $0
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $55,710
Elementary School Teachers 9% $49,620
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $52,730
Special Education Professors 9% $54,610
Physics Postsecondary Professors 8% $75,290
Technical Education High School Teachers 8% $53,080
Social Sciences Professors 6% $79,630
Vocational Education Professors 3% $53,030
Environmental Science Professors 0% $0
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies 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 1,890
Social Sciences 1,876
Communication & Journalism 1,359
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 518
History 423
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 147
Library Science 121

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