Charleston Southern University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Charleston Southern University at a glance

• 2,893

  students enrolled

• 711

  degrees and certificates a year

• 47%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $21,666

  average net price a year

  Tuition $30,380

• $40,606

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,898

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Charleston Southern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Charleston Southern University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Charleston County, where the college is.

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• 346

  open professional jobs

• 51

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  9 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Charleston County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $84,320

  median household income

  Charleston County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (7 open), finance (24 open), sales (64 open), operations (62 open), marketing (22 open), human resources (18 open).

Hiring most: Charleston County School District (17), Barton Malow (4), Compass (4), Delphi Us (4), Medical University of South Carolina (4), Nexstar Media Group (4), Sinclair (4), Veterans Health Administration (4).

What they hire for: Sales (64), Operations (62), Engineering (50), Finance (24), Marketing (22), Human Resources (18). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

• SC Works CharlestonNorth Charleston · 843-574-1800 · Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern University enrolls about 2,893 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Charleston, South Carolina. It awards about 711 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Charleston Southern University?

47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Charleston Southern University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,606 six years after entry and $45,898 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Charleston Southern University offer AI or data science degrees?

Charleston Southern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Charleston Southern University?

346 open professional jobs are listed in Charleston County, 51 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Charleston County School District has the most openings.