Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Bachelor's degree · University of South Carolina-Columbia · Columbia, SC
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at University of South Carolina-Columbia earn a median of $40,785 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $47,382 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,431–$56,096). Median debt is $24,490, about 60% of first-year earnings.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton | $44,659 | $26,187 |
| Southern Wesleyan University Central | $42,006 | — |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $41,708 | $27,000 |
| College of Charleston Charleston | $41,402 | $24,087 |
| Newberry College Newberry | $41,127 | $27,000 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $41,080 | $23,638 |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston | $40,478 | $26,092 |
| Anderson University Anderson | $40,385 | $27,000 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate Spartanburg | $40,081 | $24,812 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $40,053 | $25,565 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $39,601 | $25,500 |
| North Greenville University Tigerville | $39,562 | $24,191 |
| Columbia College Columbia | $39,489 | $26,570 |
| Francis Marion University Florence | $39,122 | $28,780 |
| Converse University Spartanburg | $38,850 | $26,799 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods graduates from University of South Carolina-Columbia make?
The median salary is $40,785 one year after graduation and $43,561 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,490.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.