Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how College of Charleston stacks up against peers offering education.
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College of Charleston is in the top 15% of the country for education. In particular, it placed #945 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 6 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 6 |
| Best Education Schools in South Carolina | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 11 |
| Best Value Education Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina | 11 |
| Best Value Education Schools in South Carolina | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 150 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 150 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 150 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 150 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of Charleston awarded 106 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from College of Charleston earn a median of $41,208 a year. This is lower than $49,595, the median for all majors at College of Charleston.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at College of Charleston, education students borrow a median amount of $25,224 in student loans. This is higher than $24,733, the typical median for all majors at College of Charleston.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $37,836 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 8% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at College of Charleston are White. Roughly 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 7% of education master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at College of Charleston were White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at College of Charleston.
This education program at College of Charleston includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 121 |
| Special Education | 14 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 12 |
| Teaching English or French | 3 |