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Information Science/Studies at College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,069/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #93 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science/Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$663K	$649K	$556K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.5x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,912

Out-of-state: $147,432 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,072

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,646

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $63,069 per year, Information Science/Studies graduates from College of Charleston earn slightly above the $59,433 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science/Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science/Studies's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,646 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #93 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs, College of Charleston falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About College of Charleston

With 72% of applicants admitted, College of Charleston prioritizes broad access, serving 10,366 students in Charleston, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science/Studies at College of Charleston?

This program scores 64/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science/Studies programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Information Science/Studies careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $555,717 in decade earnings vs $662,908 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →