by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how USC Upstate ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The special ed major at USC Upstate is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Upstate handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in special ed from USC Upstate. This makes it the #444 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Special Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC Upstate go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,322 a year. This is less than $44,139, which is the national median of all special ed majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at USC Upstate paid an average of $946 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $467 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,208 | $22,710 |
| Fees | $375 | $375 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,040 | $10,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,637 | $3,637 |
Learn more about USC Upstate tuition and fees.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from USC Upstate in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USC Upstate are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Upstate with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC Upstate does not offer an online option for its special ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USC Upstate Online Learning page.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in special ed from USC Upstate in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USC Upstate are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Upstate with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at University of South Carolina - Upstate.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 290 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 |
| Teaching English or French | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.