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2023 Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

18 Schools Ranked
$16,902 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$28,334 Avg Student Debt

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 18 schools in South Carolina to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for teaching students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
$15,558 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,627 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Clemson University to be the best school for teaching students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in South Carolina.

In-state students pay an average of $15,558 in tuition and fees if they attend Clemson full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,550. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,627 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Clemson. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
$30,720 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,992 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 18 schools in South Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, Anderson University South Carolina landed the # 2 spot on the list.

The average tuition and fees at Anderson University South Carolina is $30,720. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Anderson University South Carolina accumulate an average of $27,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Anderson University South Carolina does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

North Greenville University

Tigerville, South Carolina
$21,372 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Greenville University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from North Greenville accumulate an average of $21,372 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at North Greenville. During the 2019-2020 year, about 10% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
$12,688 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,090 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of South Carolina - Columbia helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in South Carolina.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $12,688 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UofSC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,928. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UofSC accumulate an average of $24,090 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UofSC. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Report

#5

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
$12,978 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,966 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Charleston. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list.

In-state students pay an average of $12,978 in tuition and fees if they attend C of C full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $34,438. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,966 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at C of C. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina
$15,846 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,679 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Winthrop University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Winthrop is $15,846. Out-of-state students pay an average of $30,176. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Winthrop accumulate an average of $26,679 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Winthrop. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

University of South Carolina - Aiken

Aiken, South Carolina
$10,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,762 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, University of South Carolina - Aiken did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UofSC Aiken is $10,760. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,218. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UofSC Aiken accumulate an average of $28,762 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UofSC Aiken. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of South Carolina - Aiken Report

#8

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
$11,640 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,362 Avg Student Debt

Coastal Carolina University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Coastal Carolina University is $11,640. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $27,394. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,362 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Coastal Carolina University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina
$28,960 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,719 Avg Student Debt

Charleston Southern University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

The average tuition and fees at CSU is $28,960. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from CSU accumulate an average of $28,719 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at CSU. In 2019-2020 about 91% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

University of South Carolina - Upstate

Spartanburg, South Carolina
$11,583 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,943 Avg Student Debt

University of South Carolina - Upstate ranked #10 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list.

In-state students pay an average of $11,583 in tuition and fees if they attend USC Upstate full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,085. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USC Upstate accumulate an average of $28,943 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since USC Upstate does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of South Carolina - Upstate Report

#11

Lander University

Greenwood, South Carolina
$11,700 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,468 Avg Student Debt

Lander University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking.

In-state students pay an average of $11,700 in tuition and fees if they attend Lander University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,300. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Lander University accumulate an average of $26,468 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Lander University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Southern Wesleyan University

Central, South Carolina
$26,498 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,319 Avg Student Debt

Southern Wesleyan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking.

SWU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $26,498. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $35,319 in loans while pursuing their degree.

SWU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Francis Marion University

Florence, South Carolina
$11,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,728 Avg Student Debt

Francis Marion University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

Full-time students from South Carolina pay an average of $11,160 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Francis Marion University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,544. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,728 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Francis Marion University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina
$21,062 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,432 Avg Student Debt

Bob Jones University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree teaching programs.

Bob Jones University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,062. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bob Jones University accumulate an average of $17,432 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bob Jones University. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 18% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Bob Jones University Report

#15

Claflin University

Orangeburg, South Carolina
$17,046 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,687 Avg Student Debt

Claflin University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina list.

The average tuition and fees at Claflin is $17,046. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,687 in student loans.

Claflin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 8% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Claflin University Report

#16

Columbia College

Columbia, South Carolina
$18,218 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,206 Avg Student Debt

Columbia College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list.

If you want to attend Columbia College South Carolina, expect to pay an average of $18,218 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Columbia College South Carolina accumulate an average of $29,206 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Columbia College South Carolina. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#17

Converse College

Spartanburg, South Carolina
$19,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,647 Avg Student Debt

Converse College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking.

If you want to attend Converse, expect to pay an average of $19,850 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,647 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Converse. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Converse College Report

#18

South Carolina State University

Orangeburg, South Carolina
$11,060 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,196 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, South Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from South Carolina who attend South Carolina State University full time pay an average of $11,060 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,750. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,196 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at South Carolina State University. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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