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Early Childhood Education Schools in South Carolina

472 students earned Child development degrees in South Carolina in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Early Childhood Education is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 56 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Early Childhood Education Majors in South Carolina

Child development majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 432
Master’s Degree 33
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 75.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Early Childhood Education Grads in South Carolina

There are 8,060 people in the state and 555,680 people in the nation working in child development jobs.

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Wages for Early Childhood Education Jobs in South Carolina

Child development grads earn an average of $28,940 in the state and $34,410 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in South Carolina that offer child development degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. In their early career, UofSC grads earn an average salary of $48,846. A typical student attending UofSC will pay a net price of $20,796.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

College of Charleston

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

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,394. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

#4

Winthrop University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,039 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,033. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

87% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,004 a year.

#7

Converse College

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

In their early career, Converse grads earn an average salary of $32,076. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Francis Marion University. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, North Greenville grads earn an average salary of $35,632. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,514.

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

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Lander University

Greenwood
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,825 Total Students

In their early career, Lander University grads earn an average salary of $34,764. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,955. 60% of the teachers are full time.

Early Childhood Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers child development majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Preschool Teachers 12% $23,130
Kindergarten Teachers 10% $51,480

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

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Elementary Education 500
Secondary Education 187
Teacher Development & Methodology 172
Middle School Education & Teaching 129
Teacher Education 65
Montessori Teacher Education 11
Kindergarten/Preschool Education 11
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