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Information Science at College of Charleston

Charleston, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $63,069/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #93 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Information Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$663K	$649K	$556K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.5x	10.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.5x	4.4x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,912

Out-of-state: $147,432 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$78,072

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,646

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $63,069 per year, Information Science graduates from College of Charleston earn slightly above the $59,433 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $22,646 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #93 of 129 Information Science programs, College of Charleston falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About College of Charleston

With 72% of applicants admitted, College of Charleston prioritizes broad access, serving 10,366 students in Charleston, SC.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at College of Charleston?

This program scores 64/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Information Science careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $555,717 in decade earnings vs $662,908 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →