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General Education Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 352 students earned their General Education degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, General Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in South Carolina

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 281
Bachelor’s Degree 55
Associate Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general education majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
  • White: 80.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in South Carolina

There are 1,280 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in general education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in South Carolina

General Education grads earn an average of $60,700 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in South Carolina that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. 93% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,690 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 72% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,732. 100% of students get financical aid.

#4

Bob Jones University

Greenville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

An average student at Bob Jones University will pay a net price of $13,757. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

#5

Converse College

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $31,585 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 53% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,803.

#7

Columbia College

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.00%. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

#7

Furman University

Greenville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
2,567 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,295 a year. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,058. 77% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Winthrop University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $35,336 after graduation.

General Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Education Professors 12% $57,590

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