Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, SC · Public · Visit Website

The Citadel's campus is located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, offering a blend of military tradition and Southern charm. The college is known for its rigorous cadet program, emphasizing leadership development and military training, with a significant portion of graduates entering the armed services. A unique class system within the Corps of Cadets fosters a strong sense of community and tradition. The college also offers a graduate college with a variety of programs for non-cadet students.

Programs Analyzed
12
Avg Grad Earnings
$51,966/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
60/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$12,570/yr
Out-of-state: $37,370/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 19% of students receive Pell Grants and 37% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $12,055 $48,220 10.8x
$30K – $48K $15,292 $61,168 8.5x
$48K – $75K $18,467 $73,868 7.0x
$75K – $110K $23,921 $95,684 5.4x
$110K+ $24,725 $98,900 5.3x
Sticker price (no aid) $12,570 $50,280 10.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Citadel Military College of South Carolina

12 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
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74 $50,004/yr High 14.5x
Electrical
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71 $72,726/yr Very High 16.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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71 $71,213/yr Very High 13.2x
Civil Engineering
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70 $61,163/yr High 16.9x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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68 $60,791/yr High 11.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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65 $45,235/yr Moderate 12.4x
Political Science and Government
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61 $44,992/yr Very High 12.3x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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59 $43,727/yr Moderate 13.0x
History
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56 $42,712/yr High 10.8x
Mechanical Engineering
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51 $52,602/yr Very High 9.5x
Intelligence
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37 $42,362/yr High 7.4x
Biology, General
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37 $36,066/yr High 6.2x
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