College of Charleston
ROI analysis for 30 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $22,632 | $21,033 | 1.08x | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $26,746 | $25,255 | 1.06x | CAUTION |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $23,504 | 1.06x | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $22,875 | $23,829 | 0.96x | CAUTION |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $26,713 | 0.94x | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $25,211 | 0.92x | CAUTION |
| Public Administration | Master's | $40,493 | $44,489 | 0.91x | CAUTION |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $25,146 | $27,973 | 0.9x | CAUTION |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $26,156 | 0.89x | CAUTION |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $23,750 | $26,569 | 0.89x | CAUTION |
| History | Bachelor's | $25,500 | $29,630 | 0.86x | CAUTION |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $27,218 | 0.85x | CAUTION |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | $22,375 | $26,496 | 0.84x | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $19,826 | $25,077 | 0.79x | CAUTION |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $21,500 | $27,586 | 0.78x | CAUTION |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $24,000 | $30,605 | 0.78x | CAUTION |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's | $22,659 | $29,551 | 0.77x | CAUTION |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | Bachelor's | $21,500 | $30,387 | 0.71x | VIABLE |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $24,087 | $35,667 | 0.68x | VIABLE |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $23,323 | $35,234 | 0.66x | VIABLE |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $36,116 | $58,294 | 0.62x | VIABLE |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $21,067 | $35,977 | 0.59x | VIABLE |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $21,500 | $36,857 | 0.58x | VIABLE |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | $16,554 | $29,080 | 0.57x | VIABLE |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $22,646 | $42,638 | 0.53x | VIABLE |
| International Business | Bachelor's | $19,500 | $38,823 | 0.5x | VIABLE |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $19,500 | $41,619 | 0.47x | VIABLE |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $20,500 | $47,506 | 0.43x | VIABLE |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $56,600 | 0.41x | VIABLE |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $20,500 | $59,306 | 0.35x | VIABLE |