Coastal Carolina University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Coastal Carolina University at a glance

• 10,377

  students enrolled

• 2,139

  degrees and certificates a year

• 48%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,966

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,460 in state, $29,448 out of state

• $38,070

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,258

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

Executive education programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina University

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

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• 96

  open professional jobs

• 18

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  1 jobs

• 4.8%

  unemployment in Horry County

  2026-08 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $64,623

  median household income

  Horry County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, biological sciences, which lead to finance (10 open), sales (23 open), operations (20 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (4 open).

Hiring most: Diamondresorts (6), Horry County Schools (6), Builders FirstSource (3), Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (3), Gecko Hospitality (3), Nexstar Media Group (3), Charter Communications (2), Encompass Health (2).

What they hire for: Sales (23), Operations (20), Finance (10), Clinical (5), Human Resources (4), Engineering (2). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Waccanaw Workforce Development Board.

• SC Work Coastal ( Conway) CenterConway · 843-234-9675 · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Coastal Carolina University?

Coastal Carolina University enrolls about 10,377 students and is a public 4-year institution in Conway, South Carolina. It awards about 2,139 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Coastal Carolina University?

48% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Coastal Carolina University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,070 six years after entry and $47,258 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Coastal Carolina University offer AI or data science degrees?

Coastal Carolina 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 Coastal Carolina University?

96 open professional jobs are listed in Horry County, 18 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. Diamondresorts has the most openings.