International Business at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
64
Optimistic
64
Base Case
59
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,624/yr (-25% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (51% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (447,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.8x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Business graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $740K | $714K | $622K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.3x | 13.8x | 12.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 4.8x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 44% | 32% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 64 | 64 | 59 |
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 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$78,969
110% growth from Year 1
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 10,366 students in Charleston, SC.
See all programs and financial aid at College of Charleston →Top Career Paths
Chief executives
$206,420/yr
General and operations managers
$102,950/yr
Business teachers, postsecondary
$97,270/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does College of Charleston's International Business program score?
This program scores 64/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for International Business graduates.
How vulnerable is International Business to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' International Business careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 51% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are International Business earnings lower at College of Charleston?
Lower starting pay at College of Charleston may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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