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College of Charleston Review

4.25
Based on 20 Reviews
Charleston, SC, 66 George St
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Career Preparation B+
Students and Culture A
Facilities A
Activities and Groups A
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College of Charleston is a large, public, four-year university enrolling 11,531 students and offering 85 degrees in Charleston, SC.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at College of Charleston.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
681 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
25
Child Development
0
Creative Writing
0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
41
13
Education/teaching of the Gifted and Talented
1
Elementary Education and Teaching
26
7
English Language and Literature
88
6
Exercise Physiology
83
Foreign Language Teacher Education
6
French Language and Literature
12
General Studies
0
German Language and Literature
9
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education and Teaching
14
9
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
11
Secondary Education and Teaching
22
Spanish Language and Literature
42
Special Education and Teaching
29
8
1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
204
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
6
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Business
620 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
74
25
Business Administration and Management
284
39
Economics
28
Finance
43
International Business
87
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
0
Marketing/marketing Management
32
Organizational Communication
8
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
619 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African-American/black Studies
6
Anthropology
32
Archeology
7
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
10
Historic Preservation and Conservation
41
12
History
66
12
International/global Studies
47
Jewish/judaic Studies
1
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
4
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
5
Philosophy
10
Political Science
96
Psychology
174
Public Administration
19
Religion/religious Studies
8
Sociology
47
Urban Studies/affairs
7
8
Women's Studies
7
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Mathematics and Science
349 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astronomy and Astrophysics
5
Biology
175
Chemistry
44
Geology/earth Science
28
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
31
17
Mathematics
19
10
3
Physics
17
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Art and Design
206 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance
7
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
42
Fine and Studio Arts Management
86
3
Fine Arts
50
Music
18
Visual and Performing Arts
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Healthcare
108 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
6
Public Health Education and Promotion
102
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Hospitality
86 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Hospitality Management
86
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Computer Technology
68 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
44
Computer Science
5
0
Computer Software and Media Applications
15
Information Science/studies
4
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Engineering
24 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Environmental Studies
24
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
B+ Great
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 2001

Excellent efforts and resources provided to help polish your resume, practice interviewing and identify strongest skill sets.

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BA in Music, Class of 2000

As a liberal arts college, there's a great mix of opportunities and networking within multiple fields. Much has changed since I attended that college as technology improved.

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Poli Sci, Class of 2008

Academic adviser, seminar entitled "Work"

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BADM/Econ., Class of 2009

You mean beside the four years of classes that I took? I guess occasional meet-ups at restaurant/bars, presentation skill workshops, lecture series, etc.

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A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Political Science, Class of 1988

I was an older returning student, so I don't think my experience is representative.

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Sociology, Class of 2001

Something for everyone; beach bums will love it, highly skilled academics and scientists will love it. You are set up for success regardless of your interest/field.

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BA in Music, Class of 2000

Huge variety of international and local students.

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Poli Sci, Class of 2008

Liberal arts school. Kids from all over the country, mostly middle to upper middle class, white students. Majority female.

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BADM/Econ., Class of 2009

Affluent, socially liberal, fun-loving, adventurous, accepting, experimental, attractive

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A Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 2001

Lots of renovations since I graduated, every building is safe and purposeful

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BA in Music, Class of 2000

Very good and steadily improving.

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BADM/Econ., Class of 2009

It's changed since I've been there. My grade is for the current state of the school.

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A Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews
Alumni
Political Science, Class of 1988

I did not participate because I had a family.

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Sociology, Class of 2001

I participated in the outdoor recreation/adventure club and we traveled internationally, were certified as scuba divers. There are always activities very well publicized on campus.

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Alumni
BADM/Econ., Class of 2009

It's the first municipal college in the country so having a campus that is right in the heart of a major tourist city presents a number of interesting opportunities and activities.

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