Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 48% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia Compares for Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
All 345 colleges reporting teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $82,062 | $74,671 | #4 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $80,207 | $76,340 | #2 | $46,233 |
| 3 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $78,215 | $74,444 | #5 | $32,643 |
| 4 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $76,925 | $73,217 | #6 | $58,894 |
| 5 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $75,272 | $71,643 | #8 | $41,942 |
| 6 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $74,873 | $84,779 | #1 | $56,188 |
| 7 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $74,525 | $70,932 | #9 | $38,556 |
| 8 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $72,919 | $69,404 | #11 | $49,245 |
| 9 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $70,416 | $67,021 | #13 | $35,814 |
| 10 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $67,961 | $66,771 | #14 | $54,215 |
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| 292 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $46,002 | $48,504 | #280 | $43,443 |
| 293 | Cameron University Lawton, OK | $45,932 | $51,571 | #206 | — |
| 294 | North Greenville University Tigerville, SC | $45,918 | $50,916 | #224 | $43,644 |
| 295 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $45,804 | $50,790 | #227 | $40,596 |
| 296 | Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN | $45,780 | $50,010 | #253 | $42,222 |
| 297 | Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | $45,738 | $51,789 | #198 | $33,673 |
| 298 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $45,673 | $48,157 | #284 | $42,515 |
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Credentials at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,059 | $56,196 | $33,380 |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,596 one year after graduating and $45,804 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas?
Among 345 colleges reporting earnings for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #227 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas ($51,389), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,910.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.