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2024 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina

6 Colleges in South Carolina
102 Master's Degrees
$40,817 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #8 in popularity, special education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 102 master's degrees in special education to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Special Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina Your choice of special education for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for special education students working on their master's degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Special Education in South Carolina

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in special education.

Top South Carolina Schools for a Master's in Special Ed

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
8 Annual Graduates

Clemson University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in special education. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in special education from Clemson University

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Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
17 Annual Graduates

Winthrop University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in special education. Located in the small city of Rock Hill, Winthrop is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in special education from Winthrop University

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University of South Carolina - Columbia is a wonderful decision for students interested in a master's degree in special education. UofSC is a very large public university located in the city of Columbia.

Soon after graduation, special ed master's recipients typically make about $40,553 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a master’s in special education from University of South Carolina - Columbia

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Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
14 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in special education needs to look into Converse College. Converse is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Spartanburg.More information about a master’s in special education from Converse College

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5 Annual Graduates

University of South Carolina - Upstate is a great choice for students interested in a master's degree in special education. Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in special education from University of South Carolina - Upstate

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16 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in special education from Coastal Carolina University

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Located in the small suburb of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public university with a small student population.

Soon after graduation, special ed master's recipients generally make about $41,080 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a master’s in special education from Francis Marion University

Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Special Education Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 208 580
Georgia 190 265
Virginia 182 863
North Carolina 178 83
Tennessee 166 127
Alabama 151 210
Kentucky 147 391
Louisiana 147 47
Mississippi 145 216
Arkansas 121 227
West Virginia 112 41

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Special Education is one of 14 different types of Education programs to choose from.

Special Ed Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Special Education 56
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 31
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 6
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 5
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 410
General Education 281
Educational Administration 253
Teacher Education Subject Specific 196
Student Counseling 143
Curriculum & Instruction 119
Instructional Media Design 108
Other Education 80
Teaching English or French 5
Educational Assessment 1

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