All Coastal Carolina University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $24,172 | $49,222 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $27,221 | $38,460 | $27,250 |
| English | $25,310 | $37,707 | $26,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | — | $59,208 | — |
| Biology | $28,585 | $51,247 | $26,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | $46,896 | $27,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | $26,838 | $45,323 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $46,911 | $70,181 | $26,000 |
| Accounting | $43,812 | $63,239 | $26,848 |
| Marketing | $35,924 | $62,373 | $26,000 |
| Business Economics | — | $61,910 | — |
| Business Administration | $41,953 | $59,946 | $25,187 |
| Hospitality Management | $34,300 | $50,864 | $25,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $26,076 | $40,150 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $23,121 | $36,007 | $25,000 |
| Theatre | $16,862 | $33,962 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Administration | $36,544 | $59,575 | $41,666 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $27,920 | $50,228 | $26,997 |
| Public Health | $29,862 | $48,238 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $84,021 | — | $39,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education | $42,147 | $49,005 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,053 | $46,581 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science / Studies | $31,322 | $77,999 | $20,336 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $38,602 | $63,247 | $28,500 |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $29,821 | $51,010 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | $35,150 | $56,863 | $24,878 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Coastal Carolina University students earn a median $47,258 ten years after starting college, more than 62% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 48% graduate within six years.
Coastal Carolina University majors questions
How many majors does Coastal Carolina University offer?
Coastal Carolina University offers 45 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Coastal Carolina University?
Information Science / Studies graduates from Coastal Carolina University earn a median $77,999 four years after graduating, the highest of the 28 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $20,336.
Which Coastal Carolina University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $33,962 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Coastal Carolina University overview