Education, General
Master's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC
$51,023Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,759Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$30,301Median federal debt
39Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $51,023 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $30,301, about 59% of first-year earnings.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Converse University Spartanburg | $53,260 | $23,749 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $50,364 | $17,500 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $49,149 | $20,500 |
Other programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia
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$105,149 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
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$101,440 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$97,385 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsMaster's degree
$91,372 - ChemistryDoctoral degree
$86,469 - International BusinessMaster's degree
$82,954 - Curriculum and InstructionDoctoral degree
$77,432 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$77,161 - Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$75,680 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$73,982 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$73,872 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$73,174 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,370 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$70,992 - StatisticsBachelor's degree
$69,543
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?
The median salary is $51,023 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $30,301.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.