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Early Childhood Education Schools in South Carolina

539 Child development students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 477
Master’s Degree 56
Associate Degree 6

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 75.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
35,470 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

The 8.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,196 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

College of Charleston

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

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,654. In their early career, C of C grads earn an average salary of $40,114.

#4

Winthrop University

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

In their early career, Winthrop grads earn an average salary of $35,336. The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. 61% of the teachers are full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
26,406 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,690 a year. 89% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,227. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,542 a year. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#7

Converse College

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

The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, Converse grads earn an average salary of $31,585. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 8.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Francis Marion University will pay a net price of $12,662. The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Francis Marion University.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,295 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 64% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,387.

#10

Lander University

Greenwood
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
3,513 Total Students

A typical student attending Lander University will pay a net price of $15,519. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Lander University. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

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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