Political Science & Government at College of Charleston
If you plan to study Political Science & Government, consider the program at College of Charleston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Charleston sits in Charleston, SC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 82 political science & government degrees were awarded at College of Charleston.
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Studying Online at College of Charleston
Distance learning is available at College of Charleston. Of 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Political Science & Government Rankings at College of Charleston
Rankings can help you compare College of Charleston’s Political Science & Government program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #6 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 151 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #96 of 151 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #403 of 676 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #489 of 677 |
Earnings for Political Science & Government Graduates from College of Charleston
Those who finish College of Charleston’s Political Science & Government program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,605 |
| 2 years | $30,988 |
| 3 years | $38,132 |
| 4 years | $46,124 |
| 5 years | $55,509 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Political Science & Government graduates from College of Charleston report median earnings of $46,124, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Political Science & Government graduates from College of Charleston stands at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Political Science & Government graduates at College of Charleston, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Political Science & Government graduates at College of Charleston are 59% women (48) and 41% men (34).
Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Program at College of Charleston
Of the 82 bachelor’s political science & government degrees awarded at College of Charleston, 59% were women (48) and 41% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 21% of Political Science & Government bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, below the national average of 41%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Political Science & Government Concentrations at College of Charleston
The Political Science & Government program at College of Charleston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 82 |
Best-Paid Careers for Political Science & Government Graduates
Students who finish Political Science & Government program at College of Charleston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Political Science & Government graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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