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2023 Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

16 Colleges
$38,520 Avg Salary
$25,108 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, special education was ranked 5th in South Carolina. In fact, 266 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in South Carolina to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Special Education program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for special ed majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the most popular school for special education students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 93% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 7% are male.

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#2

College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at College of Charleston helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in South Carolina. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.

About 95% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 5% are male.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Anderson University South Carolina helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular special education schools in South Carolina. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Anderson.

Women make up 90% of the special ed majors at the school.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Coastal Carolina University is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in special ed at Coastal Carolina University, 7% are male and 93% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, special ed majors at Coastal Carolina University accumulate an average of around $27,121 in student debt.

Read full report on Special Education at Coastal Carolina University

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of South Carolina - Aiken is a great place for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Aiken, UofSC Aiken is a public college with a small student population.

About 91% of the students majoring in special ed at the school are women while 9% are male.

Full Special Education at University of South Carolina - Aiken Report

#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, SC

Winthrop University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 90% of the special ed majors at the school.

Special Ed majors at Winthrop take out an average of $22,947 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Special Education at Winthrop University Report

#6

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Lander University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Lander University is a small public school located in the town of Greenwood.

Of the 10 students majoring in special ed at Lander University, 20% are male and 80% are female.

Special Ed majors at Lander University take out an average of $24,628 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of South Carolina - Upstate ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list. Located in the suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Special Education at University of South Carolina - Upstate Report

#9

Converse College

Spartanburg, SC

Converse College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for special education students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Converse is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Spartanburg.

Read full report on Special Education at Converse College

#10

Columbia College

Columbia, SC

With a ranking of #10, Columbia College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for special education students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College South Carolina is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kentucky 608
Tennessee 354
North Carolina 477
Florida 1,103
Georgia 550
Virginia 1,238
West Virginia 46
Arkansas 351
Louisiana 103
Mississippi 269
Alabama 437

Special Education is one of 14 different types of teaching programs to choose from.

Special Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 24,497
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 3,111
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities 1,789
Elementary Special Education 1,625
Other Special Education & Teaching 1,227
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism 1,133
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs 655
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 540
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 504
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 415
Education of the Deaf 363
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 226
Education/Teaching of Individuals Who are Developmentally Delayed 222
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs 181
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 134
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 122
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Orthopedic & Other Physical Health Impairments 47
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries 1

Majors Similar to Special Ed

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 110,226
Educational Administration 46,469
Teacher Education Subject Specific 43,297
General Education 29,810
Curriculum & Instruction 19,832

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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