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2025 Best Special Education Master's Degree Schools in South Carolina

2 Colleges in South Carolina
84 Master's Degrees
$50,645 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.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in South Carolina to determine which ones were the best for special education students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 84 master's degrees in special education during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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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 colleges 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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Coastal Carolina University is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in special education. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their master's from the special ed program state that they receive average early career wages of $49,668.

More information about a master’s in special education from Coastal Carolina University

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26 Annual Graduates

Francis Marion University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in special education. Located in the rural area of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public university with a small student population.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 Schools 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 42
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 31
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 6
Education/Teaching of the Gifted & Talented 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 500
General Education 290
Educational Administration 253
Student Counseling 216
Curriculum & Instruction 187
Teacher Education Subject Specific 186
Instructional Media Design 162
Other Education 140
Teaching English or French 10
Educational Assessment 3

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