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Elementary Education Schools in South Carolina

500 Elementary Teaching students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 454
Master’s Degree 46

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: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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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
35,470 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,559.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

#3

College of Charleston

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,114 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,129.

#5

Winthrop University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,127. 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
59% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,732. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,089 a year.

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

Graduates earn an average $35,715 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
3,350 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,223 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,227. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

#10

Lander University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 53% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Bob Jones University

Greenville
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,029 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $13,757. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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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