Special Education and Teaching at Presbyterian College

Presbyterian College's special education program appears to track closely with state norms, though we're working with estimates here since the school's graduate cohort is too small for the Department of Education to publish specific outcomes. Based on comparable special education programs in South Carolina, first-year earnings around $40,000 with debt near $27,000 produces a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.67—well below the 1.0 threshold that typically signals repayment challenges.

The estimated earnings fall slightly short of the national median for this field ($44,139), but they're perfectly aligned with what other South Carolina programs produce. Special education teaching positions often come with consistent salaries determined by state and district pay scales, which means less variation between programs than you'd see in fields like business or engineering. The estimated debt load is essentially identical to both state and national benchmarks for the major, suggesting Presbyterian isn't adding unnecessary financial burden relative to alternatives.

For a family considering this program, the arithmetic works: peer programs suggest manageable debt for a career with stable demand and clear licensing pathways. The bigger question is whether your child is drawn to special education specifically—these salary levels are typical for teaching roles and won't change dramatically regardless of which South Carolina institution they choose. If teaching special needs students is the calling, Presbyterian's estimated outcomes align with what you'd expect statewide.