Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at College Of Charleston vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 37 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at College Of Charleston.
Computer and Information Sciences, General. leads engineering & technology with 98K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | — | $98,059★ | — | 47 |
| Information Science/Studies.Small sample | — |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
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| Computer Software and Media Applications.Small sample | — | $52,596 | — | 18 |
Accounting and Related Services. leads business & economics with 86K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | — | $85,826★ | $32,000 | 40 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | — | $84,187 | $37,178 | 65 |
| International Business. | — | $76,727 | — | 41 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | — | $71,360 | $47,513 | 177 |
| Marketing. | — | $68,348 | $42,103 | 76 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | — | $64,154 | $33,895 | 39 |
Public Health. leads health with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health. | — | $55,660 | $44,008 | 120 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. leads sciences & mathematics with 64K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Small sample | — | $63,993★ | — | 16 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | — | $58,317 | $36,511 | 79 |
| Biology, General. | — | $55,342 | $30,243 | 162 |
| Mathematics.Small sample | — | $54,942 | — | 19 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | — | $42,466 | — | 32 |
| Chemistry. | — | $32,284 | — | 33 |
Political Science and Government. leads social sciences & policy with 59K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. | — | $58,955★ | $47,305 | 107 |
| Anthropology. | — | $53,567 | — | 22 |
| Sociology. | — | $48,709 | $39,105 | 41 |
| Psychology, General. | — | $47,926 | $39,791 | 168 |
| Economics. | — | $41,937 | — | 23 |
Communication and Media Studies. leads communications with 58K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | — | $58,371 | $38,010 | 171 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. leads humanities & arts with 56K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | — | $56,122★ | $42,503 | 39 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. | — | $52,674 | $48,000 | 54 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | — | $51,705 | $39,931 | 52 |
| History. | — | $47,424 | $25,528 | 40 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Small sample | — | $44,991 | — | 19 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | — | $38,378 | $40,366 | 52 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Small sample | — | $33,459 | — | 12 |
| Music.Small sample | — | $23,340 | — | 18 |
| Religion/Religious Studies.Small sample | — | $19,455 | — | 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. leads education with 46K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | — | $46,036★ | $26,733 | 88 |
| Special Education and Teaching.Small sample | — | $33,828 | — | 17 |
International/Globalization Studies. leads other & interdisciplinary with 60K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International/Globalization Studies. | — | $60,468★ | $42,297 | 44 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation.Small sample | — | $57,635 | — | 17 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | — | $45,613 | — | 20 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Small sample | — | $35,060 | — | 13 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
