U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study; 76 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 52% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,015. College Scorecard.
Clemson University Education (Elementary / Secondary): pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Clemson University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,607 | $57,830 | 3.5 years |
| $30–48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 3.7 years |
| $48–75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 4.9 years |
| $75–110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 6.5 years |
| $110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 7.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (68% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates 4 years after graduating ($49,861) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,345 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) at South Carolina colleges
Every South Carolina college we cover that reports Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson University | $49,861 | $25,783 | $22,253 | 87% |
| 2 | University of South Carolina Beaufort | $47,705 | $27,750 | $14,656 | 34% |
| 3 | Columbia College | $46,686 | $28,000 | $18,408 | 37% |
| 4 | Coastal Carolina University | $46,581 | $27,000 | $13,966 | 48% |
| 5 | Claflin University | $46,265 | $37,377 | $17,800 | 52% |
| 6 | College of Charleston | $46,036 | $26,423 | $18,960 | 66% |
| 7 | Winthrop University | $44,487 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| 8 | Charleston Southern University | $43,743 | $27,000 | $21,666 | 47% |
| 9 | University of South Carolina Aiken | $43,728 | $24,776 | $11,641 | 40% |
| 10 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $43,687 | $26,000 | $22,811 | 79% |
| 11 | Lander University | $43,637 | $26,075 | $15,363 | 50% |
| 12 | Anderson University | $43,612 | $27,000 | $23,544 | 66% |
| 13 | Columbia International University | $43,210 | — | $26,036 | 47% |
| 14 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | $42,119 | $27,375 | $13,557 | 43% |
| 15 | Newberry College | $42,108 | $27,000 | $21,656 | 45% |
| 16 | Francis Marion University | $40,933 | $29,000 | $11,386 | 43% |
| 17 | North Greenville University | $40,804 | $26,000 | $21,063 | 55% |
| 18 | Bob Jones University | $34,335 | $19,250 | $16,641 | 65% |
12 more South Carolina colleges offer Education (Elementary / Secondary) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates
Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Clemson University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Clemson University
- Acceptance rate: 38% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 87% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,513
- Full cost breakdown · all 70 majors · overview
Related majors at Clemson University
- Education (Subject Teaching)$50,212
- Special Education—
- Education, Other—
Clemson University Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Clemson University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Clemson University earn a median $49,861 four years after graduating and $41,080 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Clemson University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Clemson University is $25,783, about 52% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Is Clemson University a good school for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in South Carolina?
On pay, Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Clemson University earn $49,861 four years out, $6,153 above the median for the same major across 18 South Carolina colleges ($43,708) and $2,038 above the U.S. median ($47,823). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does Clemson University rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in South Carolina?
Of 18 South Carolina colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Clemson University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $60,680 in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and training and development specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Clemson University Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).