Social Sciences at Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Charleston Southern University graduates in social sciences earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Charleston Southern University Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
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| 69 | University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | $46,388 | $49,374 | #59 | $34,209 |
| 70 | University of South Carolina Beaufort Bluffton, SC | $44,888 | $49,774 | #58 | $32,682 |
| 71 | Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC | $44,793 | $48,069 | #62 | $38,693 |
| 72 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $44,416 | $49,250 | #60 | $23,797 |
| 73 | North Carolina Central University Durham, NC | $43,859 | $47,067 | #66 | $35,978 |
| 74 | Shawnee State University Portsmouth, OH | $43,723 | $46,659 | #67 | — |
| 75 | West Liberty University West Liberty, WV | $43,532 | $51,501 | #47 | — |
Other Majors at Charleston Southern University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $97,290 | — | #188 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,175 | $66,310 | #880 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $69,117 | $64,920 | #399 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $58,600 | — | #740 of 796 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $57,482 | — | #172 of 187 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $57,253 | — | #155 of 275 |
| Marketing | $57,179 | — | #430 of 516 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,162 | $33,633 | #392 of 660 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,824 | $33,518 | #419 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,154 | $40,612 | #247 of 345 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $47,715 | $26,722 | #481 of 610 |
| Biology | $46,399 | $29,891 | #764 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,743 | $40,478 | #545 of 680 |
| Psychology | $41,934 | $35,364 | #922 of 1027 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,925 | — | #254 of 299 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Charleston Southern University social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,797 one year after graduating and $44,416 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Charleston Southern University rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, Charleston Southern University ranks #72 by median pay four years after graduation, and #60 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at Charleston Southern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,700.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.