by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how College of Charleston compares to other colleges that offer physical sciences.
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College of Charleston is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. In particular, it placed #457 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in South Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, College of Charleston conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at College of Charleston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,513 a year. This is lower than $49,595, the median for all majors at College of Charleston.
To complete a bachelor’s at College of Charleston, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $26,750 in student loans. This is higher than $24,733, the typical median for all majors at College of Charleston.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $37,836 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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Among recent graduates, 58% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at College of Charleston were White. Approximately 78% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Here are the demographics of the physical sciences majors at College of Charleston.
This physical sciences program at College of Charleston includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 11 |
| Atmospheric Sciences | 5 |