Compare 12 Art Teacher Education. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $36,772.
The highest-earning Art Teacher Education program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $16K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Charleston Southern University's Art Teacher Education program leads with graduates earning $46,903, well above the $36,772 average. Clemson follows at $45,406, while USC-Columbia produces graduates earning $38,368—demonstrating that program outcomes vary significantly even among recognized institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Clemson graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 12.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. Charleston Southern leads overall with $46,903 earnings, but families there face a 26.8% debt burden when parent loans are included.
Highest program earnings: $46,903
Strong outcomes with 76% acceptance
12.9% payment burden | Manageable
26.8% family burden | High burden
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $46,903 | 17 | $26,471 | Manageable | $18,387 | High | |
| #2 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $45,406 | 24 | $21,500 | Manageable | $35,463 | High |
| #3 | $38,368 | 13 | $21,500 | Challenging | $31,393 | High | |
| #4 | $38,353 | 5 | $23,750 | Challenging | $35,414 | High | |
| #5 | North Greenville UniversityPrivate | $38,019 | 12 | $23,082 | Challenging | $22,924 | High |
| #6 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $36,649 | 33 | $26,700 | High | $22,081 | High |
| #7 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $35,980 | 25 | $26,975 | High | $23,888 | High |
| #8 | $33,661 | 24 | $31,000 | High | $29,808 | High | |
| #9 | Southern Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $33,138 | 8 | $26,000 | High | $16,072 | High |
| #10 | $32,711 | 16 | $22,310 | High | $14,836 | High | |
| #11 | Newberry CollegePrivate | $31,670 | 8 | $26,805 | High | $22,632 | High |
| #12 | Bob Jones UniversityPrivate | $30,409 | 27 | $16,585 | High | $19,090 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
