International Studies at College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · International/Global Studies
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,764/yr (-26% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Small (2,000 openings/yr)
ROI
10.4x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to International Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $544K | $542K | $512K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.5x | 10.4x | 9.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 53% | 50% | 45% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 23 | 30 |
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 (3.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,554
7.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,041
90% growth from Year 1
About College of Charleston
College of Charleston accepts 72% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 10,366 students in Charleston, SC.
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$139,380/yr
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75,040/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for International Studies at College of Charleston?
A score of 23/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for International Studies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Can you still earn well with International Studies from College of Charleston?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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