College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina · Public · 10,558 undergraduates
All 39 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,133 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,406 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,797 |
| $75k to $110k | $20,089 |
| $110k and up | $24,996 |
| All families (average) | $18,960 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,360 | +$36,551 | clears the bar | $21,798 | 0.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $58,371 | +$23,562 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,926 | +$13,117 | clears the bar | $23,750 | 1.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $55,342 | +$20,533 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $55,660 | +$20,851 | clears the bar | $25,146 | 1.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $58,955 | +$24,146 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,036 | +$11,227 | clears the bar | $24,087 | 2.1 yrs |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's Degree | $58,317 | +$23,508 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $68,348 | +$33,539 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $84,187 | +$49,378 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $52,674 | +$17,865 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,705 | +$16,896 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $38,378 | +$3,569 | clears the bar | $19,826 | 5.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $97,539 | +$62,730 | clears the bar | $36,116 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $98,059 | +$63,250 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 39 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 66% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.