Become a Teacher in South Carolina

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At $42,207^*, South Carolina was ranked 29 ^th in the nation for average teacher salaries in 2005. Having kept pace with inflation, South Carolina has proven themselves to be more supportive of education than many other states in the U.S.

Future South Carolina Teachers: Beginning South Carolina teachers are starting out with fairly good salaries compared to many entry-level occupations throughout the state. The projections for the future is that teacher salaries should continue to raise as long as the public educational system give the South Carolina public a reason to support it. Teachers need to gain advanced degrees and arm themselves with higher qualifications. Highly educated teachers are more effective in the classroom and are hence rewarded monetarily as well as through the support of the public through progress in the classroom. Gather information on certification and advanced degree programs that will help propel your career in education.

Current South Carolina Teachers and Administrators: Administrators have proven to be worth their salaries in South Carolina. This means the competition is tough. If you wish to move into an administrative position, you will not only need to have proven your effectiveness as an educator, you will also need to hold an advanced degree from an accredited college showing that you have the necessary skills of leadership and knowledge of how to help public education progress in South Carolina. If you are an experienced teacher or administrator in South Carolina who wishes to create mobility for your career, an ability to be the best educator you can be and also earn a more satisfying salary, South Carolina's public educational system is making enticing compensation packages for those who earn their Master's degree, PhD or Administrative Credentials from accredited universities.

^* NEA 2005 Stats

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University of Phoenix Online Campus
Programs: BA, Master's, PhD, EdD, Certification

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Walden University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification, Bachelor's, Master's

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Ashford University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Certification/Licensing, Bachelor's

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Western Governors University (Online)
Programs: Teacher Preparation, Bachelor's, Master's

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"I decided to go to graduate school and earn my Master of Arts in Education because I am inspired by new knowledge. I feel in order to perform my job to the best of my ability, I need to keep up with current practices and trends in the field of education."
- Sara Marvez -- 6th grade science teacher

"Gaining my Masters degree has earned me respect from Administrators and colleagues. Also, my salary has benefitted greatly. The cost of graduate school was paid off in only a couple years."
- Thomas Bjornson -- high school english teacher

"Postgraduate study was a personal goal of mine and completing my Masters degree has given me a great sense of personal satisfaction, it has also increased my efficiency in the classroom and my marketability in the job market."
- Janet O'Reilly -- 8th grade social studies teacher

"I found my online courses efficient and friendly. I had a desire to go to graduate school, but I didn't want to go through the nonsense of another undergraduate degree, bumping shoulders with students a third my age who have very little understanding of real life or the benefits of real knowledge. A friend recommended online education and I haven't looked back since.

At the age of 53, I love my job more than ever. I get so much satisfaction knowing that many of my students respect me for what I do as a teacher.

I am able to face any sort of situation that arises in my classroom with complete confidence."
- Jonathan Lloyd -- high school chemistry teacher

*Teacher Salary Information For 2008—2009

Average Beginning Teacher Salary:
$31,753 Average Teacher Salary: $47,602 Average Administrator Salary:
$77,740 Elementary School Principals:
$82,414 Middle School Principals:
$87,866High School Principals:
$92,965
On average, teachers with masters degrees will earn $8,000 to $10,000 more each year than those with only a bachelors degree.

Consequently, in order to attain a position as an administrator, a masters, PhD or Ed D. is required.

On average, Administrators will earn around $30,000 more each year than their hard working, teacher cohorts!