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History at College of Charleston

History at College of Charleston

What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what College of Charleston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

College of Charleston is in Charleston, SC.

Studying Online 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.

History Rankings at College of Charleston

These rankings give you a sense of how College of Charleston’s History program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) South Carolina #7 of 13
Best Value South Carolina #7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #70 of 126
Best Value Southeast (Region) #89 of 126
Best Value Nationwide #390 of 615
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #437 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from College of Charleston

Graduates of College of Charleston’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for History at College of Charleston
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $29,630
2 years $28,598
3 years $36,002
4 years $38,464
5 years $45,417

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, History graduates from College of Charleston earn a median of $38,464, compared with $49,595 for all College of Charleston graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

History earnings compared with all majors at College of Charleston

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for History graduates from College of Charleston stands at $27,000.

Best-Paid Careers for History Graduates

Those who complete History program at College of Charleston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Managers, All Other $95,684

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