Cost of Coastal Carolina University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,982 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,640 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $29,926 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,378 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,294 |
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| Average net price after aid | $15,287 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $11,069 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,943 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,047 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,002 |
| $110,001+ | $21,700 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Coastal Carolina University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Coastal Carolina University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 18 | $82,887 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 13 | $64,282 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 137 | $55,513 | $20,500 |
| Engineering Science | 43 | $54,051 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 66 | $50,416 | $21,124 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 150 | $47,293 | $20,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 53 | $47,199 | $25,736 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 23 | $44,270 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 326 | $43,214 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 30 | $42,573 | $25,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 168 | $42,547 | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government | 62 | $41,095 | $21,248 |
| Marketing | 267 | $40,313 | $20,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 56 | $40,092 | $23,250 |
| Anthropology | 19 | $38,210 | — |
| Public Health | 135 | $37,281 | $25,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 219 | $36,018 | $21,300 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 37 | $35,626 | $20,250 |
| Sociology | 104 | $34,282 | $23,250 |
| Biology | 135 | $33,941 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 463 | $32,971 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | 252 | $32,420 | $22,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 77 | $31,897 | $23,125 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 135 | $30,855 | $23,631 |
| English Language and Literature | 46 | $30,782 | $25,603 |
| History | 52 | $30,361 | $20,117 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 285 | $28,541 | $23,250 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 79 | $24,374 | $25,519 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 40 | $24,272 | $26,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | 10 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 25 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 39 | — | $23,595 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Geography and Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 24 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Journalism | 3 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 28 | — | $15,750 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 19 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 4 | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Statistics | 5 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 45 | — | $16,750 |
Certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Archeology | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (16)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 118 | $64,604 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | $61,966 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 37 | $61,324 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 35 | $54,161 | $30,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 42 | $52,132 | $30,515 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 83 | $51,942 | $30,155 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 28 | $49,458 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | $72,686 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 9 | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 16 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 18 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 23 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Education, Other | 38 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 6 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 8 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in South Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| College of Charleston | Charleston | $18,177 | 60% | $63,018 |
| Clemson University | Clemson | $22,032 | 38% | $79,064 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg | $15,680 | 67% | $53,988 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia | $22,197 | 60% | $69,024 |
| Winthrop University | Rock Hill | $16,375 | 79% | $49,727 |
| Lander University | Greenwood | $16,659 | 81% | $45,360 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | $14,565 | 79% | $51,703 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg | $18,030 | 83% | $41,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Coastal Carolina University's acceptance rate?
Coastal Carolina University admits 75% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,143 on the SAT.
How much does Coastal Carolina University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,982 a year (tuition and fees: $11,640 in-state, $29,926 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,287 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,069.
How much do Coastal Carolina University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,702 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,887 a year after graduation).
What is Coastal Carolina University's graduation rate?
54% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.