All College of Charleston majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 13
- Science & Math · 11
- Business & Finance · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Education · 3
- Engineering · 3
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| International / Global Studies | $25,764 | $60,468 | $17,750 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | $35,326 | $57,635 | $22,375 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $32,503 | $56,122 | $26,370 |
| English | $29,544 | $51,705 | $25,000 |
| History | $28,449 | $47,424 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $45,613 | — | $39,037 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | $49,786 | $63,993 | $26,500 |
| Physiology | $27,467 | $58,317 | $24,250 |
| Biology | $30,538 | $55,342 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | — | $54,942 | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | $42,466 | $25,000 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $39,208 | — | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $49,702 | $85,826 | $26,375 |
| Finance | $54,634 | $84,187 | $22,500 |
| International Business | $37,624 | $76,727 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration | $41,299 | $71,360 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $40,723 | $68,348 | $22,250 |
| Hospitality Management | $39,688 | $64,154 | $23,448 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $23,713 | $52,674 | $21,874 |
| Theatre | $21,645 | $44,991 | $26,943 |
| Studio Art | $24,070 | $38,378 | $21,500 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $67,438 | $98,059 | $25,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $63,069 | $93,285 | $22,591 |
| Software and Media Applications | $34,166 | $52,596 | $22,750 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,402 | $46,036 | $26,423 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | $39,832 | — | $24,025 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $31,848 | $55,660 | $26,926 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $36,903 | $58,371 | $23,250 |
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 College of Charleston students earn a median $56,416 ten years after starting college, more than 79% of South Carolina colleges we cover. 66% graduate within six years.
College of Charleston majors questions
How many majors does College of Charleston offer?
College of Charleston offers 56 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at College of Charleston?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from College of Charleston earn a median $98,059 four years after graduating, the highest of the 29 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which College of Charleston majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $38,378 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 College of Charleston overview