Compare 7 Special Education and Teaching. programs in South Carolina. Average earnings: $36,198.
The highest-earning Special Education and Teaching program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $11K earnings gap across 7 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
College of Charleston's Special Education and Teaching program leads with graduates earning $40,564. The state average sits at $36,198, but the variation tells the story—top programs outperform by thousands while maintaining accessible admissions like Charleston's 72% acceptance rate.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. College of Charleston graduates borrow $23,250 and face a 17.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Manageable' category. For families, Columbia College leads with a $36,301 total debt burden, though payments still consume 33.6% of discretionary income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | College Of CharlestonPublic | $40,564 | 17 | $23,250 | Manageable | $35,971 | High |
| #2 | $39,178 | 12 | $23,750 | Challenging | $35,414 | High | |
| #3 | Columbia CollegePrivate | $38,210 | 7 | $22,750 | Challenging | $13,551 | High |
| #4 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $37,108 | 12 | $21,500 | Challenging | $35,463 | High |
| #5 | Winthrop UniversityPublic | $34,650 | 15 | $26,975 | High | $23,888 | High |
| #6 | Anderson UniversityPrivate | $33,993 | 14 | $26,700 | High | $22,081 | High |
| #7 | $29,685 | 17 | $22,310 | High | $14,836 | 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 →
