College of Charleston
Charleston, SC · Public · 10,558 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$63K
In-state tuition
$13K
Out-of-state tuition
$39K
Graduation rate
65%
Acceptance rate
60%
Median debt
$15K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $34K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1247 |
| ACT composite (median) | 26.0 |
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $49K |
| SAT math (median) | 575 |
| Undergraduate composition | 79% White · 5% Black · 8% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | https://www.charleston.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $57K | $22K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $48K | $19K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $43K | $26K |
| Marketing. | $42K | $20K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $41K | $20K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $39K | $21K |
| International Business. | $39K | $20K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $37K | $20K |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $36K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $36K | $20K |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | $35K | $13K |
| Political Science and Government. | $31K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — SC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $13K | 79% | $17K | $69K |
| Clemson University | $16K | 88% | $17K | $79K |
| Trident Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Coastal Carolina University | $12K | 54% | $15K | $55K |
| Greenville Technical College | $6K | 17% | $9K | $43K |
| Midlands Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $42K |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | $7K | — | $8K | $40K |
| Tri-County Technical College | $5K | — | $6K | $46K |
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