College of Charleston

What are the graduation rates for students at College of Charleston?

Reported graduation figures show a 57% four-year rate and a 66% six-year rate for College of Charleston. These measures track specified cohorts of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates; they should not be read as the completion rate for every transfer, part-time or returning student.

The difference between the four- and six-year figures shows why the time period matters when comparing colleges or estimating personal costs. Each additional term can change a student's tuition, housing expenses and time available for full-time work. The reported student retention rate is 82%, a separate indicator concerning continued enrollment rather than graduation. Neither statistic establishes why an individual student stayed, left or finished on a particular schedule.

What is the earning potential for graduates at College of Charleston?

College Scorecard program figures provide a limited view of earnings measured one year after completion for federally aided graduates included in the federal earnings data. They are program-level medians for the measured population, not starting-salary offers and not a prediction of what every graduate will earn.

Examples in the reported data include a one-year median of $56,600 for computer and information sciences, $47,506 for finance and $38,896 for business administration. The comparable figure is $36,857 for communication and media studies. Differences may reflect occupation, location, further study, work hours and who appears in the measured group - not just the value of a major.

One year is also early in many careers. These figures do not account for an individual's borrowing, local living costs or earnings later in life. Applicants can use them alongside program costs, internship access, career interests and longer-term outcomes where available.