History
Bachelor's degree · College of Charleston · Charleston, SC
$28,449Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$47,424Median earnings 4 years after
$45,417Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
55Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at College of Charleston earn a median of $28,449 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $25,500, about 90% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other South Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston | $42,712 | $25,524 |
| Lander University Greenwood | $36,613 | $19,250 |
| Clemson University Clemson | $36,199 | $20,500 |
| Presbyterian College Clinton | $35,265 | $25,000 |
| Wofford College Spartanburg | $30,189 | — |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill | $28,322 | $25,975 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia | $27,652 | $20,500 |
| Coastal Carolina University Conway | $24,172 | $25,062 |
Other programs at College of Charleston
- Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$70,310 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$67,635 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
$67,438 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$63,069 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,634 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree
$53,928 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$51,115 - Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree
$49,786 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$49,702 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree
$47,291 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$45,613 - Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$45,362 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
$41,402 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$41,299 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$40,723 - Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree
$39,832 - Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree
$39,688 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$39,208 - International BusinessBachelor's degree
$37,624 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$36,903
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from College of Charleston make?
The median salary is $28,449 one year after graduation and $45,417 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.