Economics at College of Charleston
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at College of Charleston. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of Charleston sits in Charleston, SC.
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Online Class Availability at College of Charleston
Online coursework is an option at College of Charleston. Of 11,926 students, 826 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at College of Charleston
These rankings give you a sense of how College of Charleston’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Carolina | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Carolina | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #62 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #287 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #433 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from College of Charleston
Those who finish College of Charleston’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 4 years | $47,369 |
| 5 years | $54,866 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from College of Charleston earn a median of $47,369, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at College of Charleston
The Economics program at College of Charleston breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at College of Charleston go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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