Special Education and Teaching

Bachelor's degree · Columbia College · Columbia, SC

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$42,958Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
11Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Special Education and Teaching at Columbia College earn a median of $42,958. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,499 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,442–$60,070).

Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
$42,147$25,563
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$40,435$26,668
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg
$40,322$22,500
Anderson University
Anderson
$40,264—
College of Charleston
Charleston
$39,832$21,067

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Special Education and Teaching graduates from Columbia College make?

The median salary is $42,958 and $42,958 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.