# College of Charleston: Public Health (bachelor's)

Charleston, SC. IPEDS 217819, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-charleston/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,848
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,660 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,926 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in SC: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the SC median for this major (4 colleges, $54,114): +$1,546
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,002

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,660 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 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $13,406 | $55,769 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $16,797 | $69,876 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,089 | $83,570 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $24,996 | $103,983 | 4.7 years |

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

## Public Health at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | $58,715 | $24,958 | $22,811 | 79% |
| College of Charleston | $55,660 | $26,926 | $18,960 | 66% |
| Anderson University | $52,568 | not reported | $23,544 | 66% |
| Coastal Carolina University | $48,238 | $27,000 | $13,966 | 49% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $77,740 Charleston-North Charleston, SC, $64,720 SC, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $121,990 Charleston-North Charleston, SC, $105,620 SC, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $86,260 Charleston-North Charleston, SC, $75,460 SC, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% 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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