City Rankings
Best Colleges in Charleston, South Carolina
Top colleges in Charleston ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $60,214
Top Colleges in Charleston
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina #288 national | $72,085 |
| 2 | College of Charleston #400 national | $56,416 |
| 3 | Charleston Southern University #2140 national | $45,898 |
| 4 | Medical University of South Carolina | $88,420 |
| 5 | Trident Technical College | $38,253 |
| 6 | American College of the Building Arts | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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