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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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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