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 College of Charleston, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 72nd 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 College of Charleston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,438 | $98,059 | +6% | #130 of 459 | #75 | $23,250 |
| Information Science/Studies | $63,069 | $93,285 | +9% | #23 of 148 | #9 | $22,646 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,702 | $85,826 | +13% | #166 of 796 | #86 | $25,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $54,634 | $84,187 | +1% | #152 of 452 | #84 | $20,500 |
| International Business | $37,624 | $76,727 | +5% | #44 of 115 | #26 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,299 | $71,360 | +5% | #336 of 1176 | #151 | $21,798 |
| Marketing | $40,723 | $68,348 | -1% | #223 of 516 | #117 | $19,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $39,688 | $64,154 | +13% | #26 of 137 | #7 | $23,323 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $49,786 | $63,993 | +6% | #51 of 138 | #25 | $22,659 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $25,764 | $60,468 | +1% | #33 of 87 | #19 | $16,554 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,398 | $58,955 | -7% | #341 of 565 | #180 | $24,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,903 | $58,371 | +4% | #208 of 660 | #75 | $21,500 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $27,467 | $58,317 | -6% | #37 of 64 | #22 | $23,250 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | $35,326 | $57,635 | +16% | — | — | $21,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $32,503 | $56,122 | +2% | #113 of 225 | #50 | $22,875 |
| Public Health | $31,848 | $55,660 | -5% | #122 of 215 | #77 | $25,146 |
| Biology | $30,538 | $55,342 | -3% | #515 of 841 | #296 | $23,250 |
| Mathematics | — | $54,942 | -21% | #285 of 309 | #236 | — |
| Anthropology | $26,842 | $53,567 | +15% | #41 of 188 | #11 | $22,632 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $23,713 | $52,674 | +9% | #13 of 43 | #9 | $21,500 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $34,166 | $52,596 | -11% | #32 of 54 | #30 | $22,375 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,544 | $51,705 | +6% | #199 of 576 | #69 | $23,250 |
| Sociology | $28,801 | $48,709 | -7% | #320 of 462 | #179 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | $29,339 | $47,926 | -5% | #658 of 1027 | #324 | $23,750 |
| History | $28,449 | $47,424 | -6% | #309 of 459 | #182 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,402 | $46,036 | -3% | #431 of 680 | #281 | $24,087 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $45,613 | — | — | — | — | $36,453 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $21,645 | $44,991 | +13% | #47 of 255 | #15 | $26,746 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | — | $42,466 | -13% | #57 of 62 | #43 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $39,832 | — | — | — | — | $21,067 |
| Chemistry | $39,208 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,070 | $38,378 | -7% | #291 of 423 | #182 | $19,826 |
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.
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🏆 Where College of Charleston Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Room | $9,032 | |
| Board | $5,000 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $33,096 | $56,976 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,017 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,418 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,049 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $23,178 |
| $110,001+ | $24,730 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology