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2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

16 Colleges
$38,520 Avg Salary
$25,108 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in South Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our 2023 rankings named Clemson University the most popular school in South Carolina for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 93% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 7% are male.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Anderson University South Carolina helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in South Carolina. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson.

Women make up 90% of the special ed majors at the school.

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#2

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at College of Charleston helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in South Carolina. C of C is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Charleston.

About 95% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 5% are male.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Coastal Carolina University is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in special ed at Coastal Carolina University, 7% are male and 93% are female.

Special Ed majors at Coastal Carolina University take out an average of $27,121 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Special Education at Coastal Carolina University Report

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Carolina - Aiken helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in South Carolina. Located in the large suburb of Aiken, UofSC Aiken is a public school with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 9% are male.

Read full report on Special Education at University of South Carolina - Aiken

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

With a ranking of #6, Winthrop University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 90% of the special ed majors at the school.

On average, special ed graduates from Winthrop take out $22,947 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Lander University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Lander University is a small public school located in the distant town of Greenwood.

Of the 10 students majoring in special ed at Lander University, 20% are male and 80% are female.

On average, special ed graduates from Lander University take out $24,628 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of South Carolina - Upstate ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Full Special Education at University of South Carolina - Upstate Report

#9

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

Converse College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Converse is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Spartanburg.

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#10

Columbia College

Columbia, SC

Columbia College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Special Education at Columbia College Report

Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

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

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 16 schools only.

  • 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 woodleywonderworks.

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