Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC · Public · Visit Website

Coastal Carolina University's campus is located near the resort town of Myrtle Beach. Its proximity to the coast gives students unique research opportunities, especially at Waties Island, a natural laboratory owned by the university. The university is known for its strong marine science programs and close ties to the local community. Coastal Carolina also hosts the Horry County Schools Scholars Academy, a high school for gifted students, on its campus.

Programs Analyzed
26
Avg Grad Earnings
$33,758/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
42/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$11,640/yr
Out-of-state: $29,628/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 27% of students receive Pell Grants and 57% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $9,222 $36,888 9.2x
$30K – $48K $9,749 $38,996 8.7x
$48K – $75K $13,209 $52,836 6.4x
$75K – $110K $17,527 $70,108 4.8x
$110K+ $18,612 $74,448 4.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $11,640 $46,560 7.3x

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 Coastal Carolina University

26 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
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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85 $84,021/yr High 15.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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71 $46,911/yr Very High 13.2x
Accounting and Related Services
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68 $43,812/yr Very High 13.2x
Business Administration
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63 $41,953/yr High 11.9x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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62 $38,602/yr Very High 13.8x
Marketing
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54 $35,924/yr Very High 12.7x
Information Science/Studies
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54 $31,322/yr Very High 15.9x
Teacher Education
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50 $40,053/yr High 8.3x
Health and Medical Administrative Services
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49 $36,544/yr High 6.8x
Hospitality Administration/Management
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45 $34,300/yr High 9.0x
Political Science and Government
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43 $29,924/yr Very High 10.7x
Special Education and Teaching
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41 $42,147/yr High 8.9x
Public Health
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40 $29,862/yr High 10.3x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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35 $27,920/yr Moderate 9.0x
Communication and Media Studies
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34 $29,821/yr High 9.7x
Biology, General
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34 $28,585/yr High 9.6x
Intelligence
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33 $35,150/yr High 9.6x
History
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32 $24,172/yr High 8.5x
Psychology, General
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31 $26,524/yr High 8.7x
Sociology
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29 $24,738/yr High 8.6x
Fine and Studio Arts
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28 $23,121/yr Moderate 4.0x
Ecology & Evolution
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24 $26,838/yr High 7.9x
Design and Applied Arts
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24 $26,076/yr High 6.9x
English Language and Literature, General
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23 $25,310/yr Very High 7.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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22 $27,221/yr Low 8.4x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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19 $16,862/yr Moderate 5.6x
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