Median Earnings (1yr)
$45,362
21st percentile
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How College of Charleston graduates compare to all programs nationally

College of Charleston graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 21th percentile of all human development, family studies, masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Human Development, Family Studies, masters's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
College of Charleston$45,362
Clemson University$48,168$52,075
National Median$47,754

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Clemson University
Clemson
$15,554$48,168

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At College of Charleston, approximately 19% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.