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Elementary Education Schools in South Carolina

In <nil>, 516 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in SC.

In this state, Elementary Education is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 56 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in South Carolina

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 458
Master’s Degree 58

Gender Distribution

In South Carolina, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in South Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
  • White: 77.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in South Carolina

22,530 people in the state and 1,410,970 in the nation are employed in jobs related to elementary teaching.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in South Carolina

In this state, elementary teaching grads earn an average of $51,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,200.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,796.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,107 a year. 90% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,116.

#3

College of Charleston

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,394.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,382. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Winthrop University

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

Graduates earn an average $37,039 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,271. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,341 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,119 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,661. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

#10

Lander University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#10

Bob Jones University

Greenville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,155 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,680. In their early career, Bob Jones University grads earn an average salary of $35,102.

Elementary Education Careers in SC

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title SC Job Growth SC Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 9% $49,620

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in SC
Early Childhood Education 539
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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