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General Education Schools in South Carolina

In 2020-2021, 352 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 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 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: 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 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
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,262. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Clemson. Graduates earn an average $51,690 after graduation.

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

72% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,626 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This private school has an average net price of $21,732. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#4

Bob Jones University

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,757. 96% of students get financical aid.

#5

Converse College

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

An average student at Converse will pay a net price of $25,534. 95% of the teachers are full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,409 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,672 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,803. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Columbia College

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

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. An average student at Columbia College South Carolina will pay a net price of $20,247.

#7

Furman University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

This private school has an average net price of $20,058. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, North Greenville grads earn an average salary of $33,295.

#7

Winthrop University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,336 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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