Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Special Education and Teaching bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (16 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Clemson University$37,108
Coastal Carolina University$42,147$39,178$27,0000.64
Winthrop University$40,435$26,7170.66
University of South Carolina-Upstate$40,322$26,7500.66
Anderson University$40,264
College of Charleston$39,832$40,564$24,0250.60
National Median$44,139$26,7170.61

Other Special Education and Teaching Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Coastal Carolina University
Conway
$11,640$42,147$27,000
Winthrop University
Rock Hill
$15,956$40,435$26,717
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg
$11,583$40,322$26,750
Anderson University
Anderson
$33,580$40,264
College of Charleston
Charleston
$12,978$39,832$24,025

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Clemson University, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.