Citadel Military College of South Carolina coaches’ 2024 earnings: How much did they make?

Mary Christina Riley, Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Department of Education
Mary Christina Riley, Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Department of Education
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Sports coaches at Citadel Military College of South Carolina received an average salary of $95,876 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This salary ranked as the ninth highest among post-secondary institutions in South Carolina.

Male coaches leading men’s teams at Citadel Military College of South Carolina earned an average of $121,790, while female coaches of women’s teams made an average of $62,558.

The college employed 16 sports coaches during that year

A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’

Top 10 Average Coaching Salaries in South Carolina

InstitutionSalary
Clemson University$844,363
The University of South Carolina-Columbia$405,661
Coastal Carolina University$247,796
Furman University$153,289
Wofford College$109,677
South Carolina State University$106,671
College of Charleston$102,932
Winthrop University$97,464
Citadel Military College of South Carolina$95,876
Lander University$91,975

Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.



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