Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods at Coastal Carolina University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Coastal Carolina University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Coastal Carolina University graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 17th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods masters programs nationally.
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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Carolina University | $46,091 | $41,049 | — | — |
| 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
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 Coastal Carolina University, approximately 27% 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.