General Special Education at University of South Carolina-Columbia
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Special Education, take a look at what University of South Carolina-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of South Carolina-Columbia sits in Columbia, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 general special education graduations were recorded at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
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Studying Online at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Online coursework is an option at University of South Carolina-Columbia. Among 38,532 students, 3,519 (9%) studied exclusively online and 21,675 (56%) took at least some classes online.
General Special Education Rankings at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of South Carolina-Columbia’s General Special Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 77 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #271 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 404 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | South Carolina | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #49 of 77 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #271 of 351 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 404 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Special Education graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Special Education graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia are 93% women (14) and 7% men (1).
General Special Education Master’s Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Among the 12 master’s general special education graduates at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of General Special Education master’s degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, higher than the national average of 32%.*
General Special Education Doctoral Program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Of the 3 doctoral general special education degrees awarded at University of South Carolina-Columbia, 100% were women (3) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Special Education doctoral degree recipients at University of South Carolina-Columbia, above the national average of 19%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Special Education Graduates
Students who finish General Special Education program at University of South Carolina-Columbia work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for General Special Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $80,694 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $79,680 |
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | $77,976 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten | $73,597 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $50,045 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $35,173 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.