by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how C of C ranks in comparison to other schools with chemistry programs.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 177 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of chemistry students who receive their bachelor's degree at C of C is $39,208. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at C of C, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $33,743 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $44,045.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
Learn more about C of C tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from C of C in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the C of C chemistry bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 17 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.