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Charleston Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Charleston, South Carolina

There are at least 5 colleges in the Charleston area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Charleston (North Charleston). These schools offer Graduate Certificate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Charleston offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality and medical administration.

In addition, there are 3 business schools in the Charleston area: Strayer University, Charleston Southern University and Citadel Military College of South Carolina.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in South Carolina.

Graduate Schools in Charleston

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Strayer University
North Charleston, South Carolina

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

Graduate Schools in Charleston with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Charleston Southern University
9200 University Blvd
Charleston, South Carolina 29410-8087

  • Programs: business management, secondary school administration, elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, criminal justice and safety, secondary teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,286 students, 2,927 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,150 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-600. Math: 450-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Citadel Military College of South Carolina
171 Moultrie St
Charleston, South Carolina 29409

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, secondary teaching, educational administration, psychology, school counseling, social services, reading teaching, physical education teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,300 students, 3,364 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,135 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-580. Math: 500-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

College of Charleston
66 George St
Charleston, South Carolina 29424-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: accounting, environmental studies, public administration, marine biology, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, history, special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 11,316 students, 10,317 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,461 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-640. Math: 550-640. Writing: 530-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Medical University of South Carolina
179 Ashley Ave
Charleston, South Carolina 29425

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant, dentistry, health care administration, rehabilitation, neonatal nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,537 students, 2,038 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

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