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 ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Best Physics Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
Learn more about C of C tuition and fees.
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physics from C of C in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
C of C does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.