U.S. median for this major: $73,640.
College Scorecard field of study; 50 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,250.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $32,362. College Scorecard.
College of Charleston International Business: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 South Carolina colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
International Business nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses College of Charleston's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,133 | $50,473 | 1.2 years |
| $30–48k | $13,406 | $55,769 | 1.3 years |
| $48–75k | $16,797 | $69,876 | 1.6 years |
| $75–110k | $20,089 | $83,570 | 1.9 years |
| $110k+ | $24,996 | $103,983 | 2.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (56% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of International Business graduates 4 years after graduating ($76,727) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $43,211 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
International Business at South Carolina colleges
Every South Carolina college we cover that reports International Business graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | $107,205 | $25,174 | $22,811 | 79% |
| 2 | College of Charleston | $76,727 | $22,500 | $18,960 | 66% |
4 more South Carolina colleges offer International Business but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for International Business graduates
General and Operations Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Chief Executives
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at College of Charleston, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About College of Charleston
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 66% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,416
- Full cost breakdown · all 56 majors · overview
Related majors at College of Charleston
- Business Administration$71,360
- Finance$84,187
- Hospitality Management$64,154
College of Charleston International Business questions
How much do College of Charleston International Business graduates earn?
International Business graduates of College of Charleston earn a median $76,727 four years after graduating and $37,624 one year after. The U.S. median for International Business graduates across 111 colleges is $73,640.
How much debt do College of Charleston International Business graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for International Business graduates of College of Charleston is $22,500, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,250.
Where does College of Charleston rank for International Business in South Carolina?
Of 2 South Carolina colleges reporting International Business graduate earnings, College of Charleston ranks 2nd. The highest is University of South Carolina-Columbia at $107,205.
What jobs do International Business graduates get?
A common career is general and operations managers, with a median wage of $109,260 in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC area and $105,770 nationally. Others include chief executives.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “College of Charleston International Business: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-charleston/majors/international-business (College Scorecard and BLS data).