2023 Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina
Finding the Best Special Education School for You
With 266 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, special education is the #45 most popular major in South Carolina.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina
Check out the special ed programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Special Education Schools
Our analysis found Clemson University to be the best school for special education students who want to pursue a degree in South Carolina. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Anderson University South Carolina helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best special education schools in South Carolina. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Anderson.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Charleston. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina list. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at C of C accumulate an average of around $25,500 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Winthrop University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, special ed graduates from Winthrop take out $24,806 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Carolina - Aiken. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the large suburb of Aiken, UofSC Aiken is a public school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on this year’s best schools for special education students. UofSC is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
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Lander University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina ranking. Lander University is a small public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.
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Coastal Carolina University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public college with a large student population.
While working on their degree, special ed majors at Coastal Carolina University accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.
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University of South Carolina - Upstate ranked #9 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Southern Wesleyan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Special Education Schools in South Carolina list. SWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Central.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 550 |
| Virginia | 1,238 |
| North Carolina | 477 |
| Florida | 1,103 |
| Tennessee | 354 |
| Kentucky | 608 |
| Louisiana | 103 |
| Arkansas | 351 |
| Alabama | 437 |
| Mississippi | 269 |
| West Virginia | 46 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Special Ed
Special Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Special Ed
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| General Education | 29,810 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 15 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).
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