# College of Charleston: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Charleston, SC. IPEDS 217819, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-charleston/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $23,713
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $52,674 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,874 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,498

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $52,674 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,133 | $50,473 | 2.6 years |
| 30-48k | $13,406 | $55,769 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $16,797 | $69,876 | 3.6 years |
| 75-110k | $20,089 | $83,570 | 4.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,996 | $103,983 | 5.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Arts and Entertainment Management at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | $52,674 | $21,874 | $18,960 | 66% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $61,280 Charleston-North Charleston, SC, $56,030 SC, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage not reported Charleston-North Charleston, SC, not reported SC, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage not reported Charleston-North Charleston, SC, not reported SC, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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