# South Carolina State University: Education (Subject Teaching) (bachelor's)

Orangeburg, SC. IPEDS 218733, CIP 13.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/south-carolina-state-university/majors/education-subject-teaching

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $30,676
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $41,075 (U.S. median for this major: $51,003 across 343 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,841 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in SC: 9 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (9 colleges, $45,918): -$4,843
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,928

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.67 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $41,075 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,846 | $78,671 | 10.4 years |
| 30-48k | $16,968 | $79,241 | 10.5 years |
| 48-75k | $20,449 | $95,497 | 12.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,587 | $105,481 | 14.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,523 | $114,522 | 15.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Education (Subject Teaching) at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | $50,212 | $23,250 | $22,253 | 87% |
| Charleston Southern University | $48,154 | $27,323 | $21,666 | 47% |
| Newberry College | $46,620 | not reported | $21,656 | 45% |
| Anderson University | $46,273 | $27,000 | $23,544 | 66% |
| North Greenville University | $45,918 | $19,271 | $21,063 | 55% |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $45,804 | $23,780 | $22,811 | 79% |
| Bob Jones University | $43,329 | $17,000 | $16,641 | 65% |
| Winthrop University | $43,069 | $27,000 | $15,343 | 57% |
| South Carolina State University | $41,075 | $31,841 | $18,097 | 37% |

## Careers
- High school teacher (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $62,580 SC, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021): median wage not reported metro, $60,820 SC, $63,970 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035
- Coaches and Scouts (SOC 27-2022): median wage not reported metro, $42,950 SC, $47,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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