Best secondary education programs in South Carolina

Education master’s graduates in South Carolina earn a weighted average salary of $40,258 3 years after graduation, placing them in the bottom 10% nationally.

Our education graduate rankings cover 11 of the 16 programs available in South Carolina, accounting for 69% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

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#1 in South Carolina | #78 in Secondary education nationally

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Economic score 0.62

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $38,872

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $21,285

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in South Carolina | #87 in Secondary education nationally

Winthrop University

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Economic score 0.66

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,624

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $26,641

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in South Carolina | #125 in Secondary education nationally
Economic score 0.87

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $39,027

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $30,233

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in South Carolina | #130 in Secondary education nationally

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina

Economic score 0.93

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,153

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.8

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $33,144

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in South Carolina | #138 in Secondary education nationally
Economic score 1.01

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,617

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.9

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $37,804

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

How long does it take to pay down debt in secondary education in South Carolina?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in secondary education is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in secondary education earn in South Carolina?

Salary

$40,258

The median master's degree in secondary education graduate earns $40,258 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in secondary education cost in South Carolina?

Net cost

$18,473

The average annual cost of a master's degree in secondary education is $18,473. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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