by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how C of C ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in accounting.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #4 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 256 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 260 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 293 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 422 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in accounting from C of C. This makes it the #269 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from C of C go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,702 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the accounting program at C of C is $381 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at C of C was $1,517 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from C of C. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the C of C accounting 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.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from C of C make a median salary of $70,310 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of accounting master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 228 |
| Marketing | 76 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 65 |
| International Business | 41 |
| Hospitality Management | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.