by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at College of Charleston. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates College of Charleston as a strong choice for social sciences, placing at #556 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 556 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in South Carolina | 6 of 17 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 86 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at College of Charleston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 188 |
| Certificate | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The social sciences field at College of Charleston breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 82 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Archeology | 20 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, College of Charleston handed out 188 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
College of Charleston holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at College of Charleston earn a median of $44,322 a year. This is below $49,595, the median for all majors at College of Charleston.
To complete a bachelor’s at College of Charleston, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $24,667 in student loans. This is lower 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, 39% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at College of Charleston are White. Roughly 80% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 151 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, College of Charleston awarded 5 certificate degrees in social sciences.
College of Charleston is not currently ranked for social sciences at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 20% of social sciences certificate degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences certificate degree graduates at College of Charleston are White. Roughly 100% 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 certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at College of Charleston. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Sciences | 7 |
