Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Coastal Carolina University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 38th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Coastal Carolina University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,021 | — | — | — | — | $16,666 |
| Information Science/Studies | $31,322 | $77,999 | -9% | #92 of 148 | #59 | $20,336 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,911 | $70,181 | -16% | #341 of 452 | #248 | $25,683 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $38,602 | $63,247 | -32% | #423 of 459 | #385 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,812 | $63,239 | -17% | #652 of 796 | #514 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $35,924 | $62,373 | -10% | #353 of 516 | #226 | $25,500 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | $61,910 | -21% | #77 of 84 | #68 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,953 | $59,946 | -12% | #798 of 1176 | #562 | $23,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $36,544 | $59,575 | +1% | #135 of 275 | #92 | $21,937 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,208 | -35% | #44 of 45 | #39 | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $35,150 | $56,863 | -25% | #5 of 5 | #5 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,924 | $53,948 | -15% | #458 of 565 | #307 | $24,250 |
| Biology | $28,585 | $51,247 | -10% | #645 of 841 | #475 | $24,375 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $29,821 | $51,010 | -9% | #412 of 660 | #253 | $22,333 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $34,300 | $50,864 | -10% | #99 of 137 | #76 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,920 | $50,228 | -8% | #408 of 610 | #267 | $25,000 |
| History | $24,172 | $49,222 | -3% | #271 of 459 | #120 | $25,062 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $42,147 | $49,005 | -3% | #118 of 177 | #69 | $25,563 |
| Public Health | $29,862 | $48,238 | -18% | #178 of 215 | #144 | $25,625 |
| Sociology | $24,738 | $47,056 | -11% | #359 of 462 | #232 | $22,500 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | $46,896 | -28% | #107 of 110 | #104 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,053 | $46,581 | -2% | #401 of 680 | #249 | $25,565 |
| Psychology | $26,524 | $45,469 | -10% | #778 of 1027 | #500 | $25,479 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $26,838 | $45,323 | -7% | #47 of 62 | #27 | $23,973 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $26,076 | $40,150 | -22% | #269 of 299 | #236 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,221 | $38,460 | -28% | #461 of 476 | #437 | $25,225 |
| English Language and Literature | $25,310 | $37,707 | -22% | #540 of 576 | #482 | $23,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,121 | $36,007 | -13% | #338 of 423 | #260 | $20,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $16,862 | $33,962 | -15% | #223 of 255 | #169 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Coastal Carolina University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $302,222
- Avg rent near campus: $1,892/mo — vs ~$816/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29527 (5.1% cap, Conway)
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🏆 Where Coastal Carolina University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,460 | $29,448 |
| Room | $7,340 | |
| Board | $5,200 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,418 | $46,406 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,222 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,749 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,209 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,527 |
| $110,001+ | $18,612 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Coastal Carolina University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology