by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UofSC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in grade specific ed.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for grade specific ed majors, UofSC came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 167 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 174 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from UofSC. This makes it the #133 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC is $40,785. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $39,663 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,604 for all grade specific ed majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the grade specific ed program at UofSC is $392 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 167 students earned a bachelor's degree in grade specific ed from UofSC. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the UofSC grade specific ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from UofSC make a median salary of $45,559 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $52,763.
Of the 53 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from UofSC in 2021-2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 97 |
| General Education | 75 |
| Student Counseling | 74 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 65 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 60 |
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