Is Coastal Carolina University worth it?
Coastal Carolina University is a public, four-year institution in Conway, South Carolina (small city). It awarded 2,066 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, marine biology and biological oceanography and marketing management.
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Federal context for Coastal Carolina University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,664
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,398
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,258
Average net price
$13,966
Completion rate
48%
Completions (2024)
2,066
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
10,377
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $41,953 | $59,946 | 243 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,920 | $50,228 | 233 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $29,821 | $51,010 | 206 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $35,924 | $62,373 | 205 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Bachelor's | $26,838 | $45,323 | 177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,053 | $46,581 | 145 |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | Bachelor's | $35,150 | $56,863 | 126 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,524 | $45,469 | 124 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $27,221 | $38,460 | 116 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,585 | $51,247 | 98 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $29,862 | $48,238 | 90 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $38,602 | $63,247 | 85 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $50,203 | $55,622 | 76 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $46,911 | $70,181 | 76 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $51,984 | $67,954 | 74 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 150 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | Bachelor's | 144 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 135 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 129 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 126 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 122 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 122 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 70 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Intelligence, General | Bachelor's | 67 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 4,851 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 15% | 3,132 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 2,087 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 8% | 1,742 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 1,710 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,209 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,133 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 5% | 1,099 |
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Sources: federal figures for Coastal Carolina University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page