College of Charleston: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of Charleston at a glance

• 10,558

  students enrolled

• 2,283

  degrees and certificates a year

• 66%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,960

  average net price a year

  Tuition $12,518 in state, $36,398 out of state

• $43,821

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $56,416

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around College of Charleston

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 business & management, biological sciences, social sciences, which lead to finance (24 open), sales (64 open), operations (62 open), marketing (22 open), human resources (18 open), strategy (2 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 College of Charleston?

College of Charleston enrolls about 10,558 students and is a public 4-year institution in Charleston, South Carolina. It awards about 2,283 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of Charleston?

66% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of Charleston graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $43,821 six years after entry and $56,416 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of Charleston offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. College of Charleston awarded degrees or certificates in data science (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near College of Charleston?

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.