by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Secondary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in secondary education during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The secondary teaching bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 schools for secondary education students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Secondary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in South Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for secondary education students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Clemson University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Clemson.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from Clemson University
College of Charleston is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from College of Charleston
University of South Carolina - Upstate is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in secondary education. Located in the midsize suburb of Spartanburg, USC Upstate is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in secondary education from University of South Carolina - Upstate
Explore all the Best Secondary Education Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 130 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 104 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 3 |
| Georgia | 453 | 74 |
| Virginia | 421 | 2 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 31 |
| Alabama | 320 | 159 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 96 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 14 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 59 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 138 |
One of 13 majors within the Teacher Education Grade Specific area of study, Secondary Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Elementary Education | 494 |
| Early Childhood Education | 427 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | 81 |
| Teacher Education | 20 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education & Teaching | 3 |
