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

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods masters's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (17 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Clemson University$42,564
Coker University$50,683$45,901
Southern Wesleyan University$49,189$48,886
Citadel Military College of South Carolina$48,189$46,109
Lander University$47,462
College of Charleston$47,291$42,773
National Median$52,903

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Coker University
Hartsville
$31,854$50,683
Southern Wesleyan University
Central
$27,870$49,189
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston
$12,570$48,189
Lander University
Greenwood
$11,700$47,462
College of Charleston
Charleston
$12,978$47,291

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.