Among South Carolina post-secondary institutions in 2024, College of Charleston ranked seventh in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that College of Charleston offered an average salary of $102,932 to its coaches, with the top coaching salary reaching $182,285.
Clemson University led South Carolina in 2024 by paying the highest average coaching salary of $844,363.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across South Carolina post-secondary schools was $105,701, marking a 0.4% increase from $105,292 the previous 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.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 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.
