Public Institution
College of Charleston
The College of Charleston's campus is integrated into the historic downtown area, offering students an immersive experience in a vibrant city. Its academic strengths include historic preservation and marine biology, taking advantage of its location. The Cistern Yard serves as the central green space and hosts significant college events, fostering a strong sense of community.
Programs
29
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,783
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
45/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$12,978
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $36,858/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. College of Charleston's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 19% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $13,017 | $52,068 |
| $30K – $48K | $13,418 | $53,672 |
| $48K – $75K | $18,049 | $72,196 |
| $75K – $110K | $23,178 | $92,712 |
| $110K+ | $24,730 | $98,920 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $12,978 | $51,912 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at College of Charleston
29 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
86
|
$67,438/yr | Very High | 20.3x |
|
Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
80
|
$54,634/yr | Very High | 16.1x |
|
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
74
|
$49,702/yr | Very High | 13.6x |
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Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools → |
64
|
$63,069/yr | Very High | 11.1x |
| International Business Compare across schools → |
64
|
$37,624/yr | Very High | 14.2x |
|
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
63
|
$41,299/yr | High | 11.1x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
57
|
$40,723/yr | Very High | 11.3x |
|
Hospitality Management
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools → |
53
|
$39,688/yr | High | 9.4x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
52
|
$41,402/yr | High | 7.6x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
52
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$39,208/yr | High | 10.2x |
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Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
51
|
$49,786/yr | High | 10.5x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
47
|
$35,398/yr | Very High | 9.7x |
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Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation and Conservation Compare across schools → |
44
|
$35,326/yr | High | 9.0x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
43
|
$36,903/yr | High | 10.0x |
| Public Health Compare across schools → |
42
|
$31,848/yr | High | 9.5x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
41
|
$30,538/yr | High | 10.7x |
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Software Development
Computer Software and Media Applications Compare across schools → |
39
|
$34,166/yr | Very High | 5.6x |
|
Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
37
|
$32,503/yr | Very High | 9.3x |
| Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools → |
35
|
$39,832/yr | High | 7.5x |
| History Compare across schools → |
35
|
$28,449/yr | High | 7.7x |
|
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
34
|
$29,339/yr | High | 8.3x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
33
|
$28,801/yr | High | 8.2x |
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Arts & Media Management
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools → |
33
|
$23,713/yr | High | 7.9x |
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Physiology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Compare across schools → |
30
|
$27,467/yr | High | 9.4x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
29
|
$29,544/yr | Very High | 7.9x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
29
|
$26,842/yr | High | 6.8x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
26
|
$24,070/yr | Moderate | 6.4x |
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International Studies
International/Global Studies Compare across schools → |
23
|
$25,764/yr | Moderate | 8.4x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
23
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$21,645/yr | Moderate | 6.7x |
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