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Special Education Schools in South Carolina

266 students earned Special Ed degrees in South Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

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 148
Master’s Degree 102
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 80.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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
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.

#2

College of Charleston

Charleston
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,384 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $19,654. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
10,118 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,196 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Winthrop University

Rock Hill
27 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.

#5

Converse College

Spartanburg
21 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.

20 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.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,148 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.80%. 72% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years.

17 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.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
6,038 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.60% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. A typical student attending USC Upstate will pay a net price of $15,227.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
3,944 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UofSC Aiken.

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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