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Special Education Schools in South Carolina

In <nil>, 213 students earned their Special Ed degrees in SC.

As a degree choice, Special Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Special Education Majors in South Carolina

Special Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Master’s Degree 84
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
  • White: 83.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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Jobs for Special Education Grads in South Carolina

In this state, there are 6,690 people employed in jobs related to a special ed degree, compared to 532,840 nationwide.

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Wages for Special Education Jobs in South Carolina

A typical salary for a special ed grad in the state is $53,320, compared to a typical salary of $62,500 nationwide.

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,116. In their early career, Clemson grads earn an average salary of $56,107.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
10,941 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at C of C. This public school has an average net price of $18,394.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
10,473 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,351 a year. 100% of students get financical aid.

#4

Winthrop University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,039 a year. 59% of the teachers are full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Converse College

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $17,272. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,547 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
3,923 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,020. In their early career, Francis Marion University grads earn an average salary of $33,385.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,796. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
5,438 Total Students

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,004 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
3,869 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

Special Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers special ed majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Interpreters and Translators 15% $42,050
Special Education Preschool Teachers 10% $48,060
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 9% $55,710
Middle School Special Education Teachers 9% $52,730
Special Education Professors 9% $54,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Teacher Education Grade Specific 1,615
Teacher Education Subject Specific 596
Educational Administration 402
General Education 352
Student Counseling 224
Instructional Media Design 214
Curriculum & Instruction 196
Other Education 84

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