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General Education Schools in South Carolina

In <nil>, 394 students earned their Education degrees in SC.

In this state, General Education is the 4th most popular major out of a total 12 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in South Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 290
Bachelor’s Degree 72
Associate Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 73.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 11.7%
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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 education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $60,700, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
27,341 Total Students

The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. This public school has an average net price of $22,116.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
35,471 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,796. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,846 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,008 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

#4

Bob Jones University

Greenville
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,155 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

#5

Converse College

Spartanburg
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,440 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,416 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. The full-time teacher rate is 51%. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

#7

Columbia College

Columbia
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
1,389 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,098. The 1.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#7

Furman University

Greenville
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,463 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. Graduates earn an average $47,832 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,273 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

#7

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,174 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,033. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

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

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,615
Teacher Education Subject Specific 596
Educational Administration 402
Special Education 266
Student Counseling 224
Instructional Media Design 214
Curriculum & Instruction 196
Other Education 84

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