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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #179 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 179 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 55% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 students earned a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from C of C. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
C of C does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program 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 physical sciences majors at College of Charleston.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Physics | 17 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 16 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 9 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 285 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 29 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 21 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.