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Higher Education Administration Schools in South Carolina

39 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Higher Education Administration is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Higher Education Administration Majors in South Carolina

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a higher education/higher education administration major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of higher education/higher education administration majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 35.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
  • White: 46.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.4%
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Jobs for Higher Education Administration Grads in South Carolina

2,700 people in the state and 184,430 in the nation are employed in jobs related to higher education/higher education administration.

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Wages for Higher Education Administration Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, higher education/higher education administration grads earn an average of $78,930. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,570.

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There are 4 colleges in South Carolina that offer higher education/higher education administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Columbia College

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

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at Columbia College South Carolina.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,740 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. A typical student attending The Citadel will pay a net price of $18,559. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,280 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

Higher Education Administration Careers in SC

Some of the careers higher education/higher education administration majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Postsecondary Education Administrators 12% $86,020
Education Administrators 10% $78,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to higher education/higher education administration.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
General Educational Leadership 292
Other Educational Administration 37
Educational System Administration 20
Elementary & Jr High Administration 9
Secondary School Administration 5

View all majors related to Higher Education Administration

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