Physical Sciences at College of Charleston
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at College of Charleston. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Charleston is located in Charleston, SC.
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Studying Online at College of Charleston
Distance learning is available at College of Charleston. Among 11,926 students, 826 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at College of Charleston
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Charleston’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #6 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #81 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #385 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #457 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from College of Charleston
Students who complete College of Charleston’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,551 |
| 2 years | $31,993 |
| 3 years | $44,802 |
| 4 years | $41,513 |
| 5 years | $59,078 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from College of Charleston take home a median $41,513, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from College of Charleston comes in at $26,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at College of Charleston go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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