Executive MBA

Executive MBA at College of Charleston

Public college ยท Charleston, South Carolina

  • AACSB accredited
  • MBA
  • Executive MBA

College of Charleston is a public college with graduate business programs in Charleston, South Carolina. Those programs run through the School of Business. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The business school holds AACSB accreditation. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.

Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 1,046 students, alongside 10,558 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.

Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals. That puts it among the 1 of 6 schools in MBA Lab's South Carolina directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.

What to ask College of Charleston

These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.

  • Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, College of Charleston may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
  • Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
  • Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
  • Ask for the school's own outcome numbers. The federal figures on this page cover business master's graduates who took federal aid, pooled across several years. The school's employment report will be narrower and more current - ask for it by program and by graduating class, not a blended average.

At a glance

InstitutionCollege of Charleston
Business schoolSchool of Business
Controlpublic
LocationCharleston, South Carolina
Campus settingMidsize city
Carnegie classMaster's college or university (medium programs)
MBA formats listed MBA Executive MBA
Graduate enrollment1,046
Undergraduate enrollment10,558
Business accreditation AACSB — view listing
Institutional accreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Official site Visit website
Net price calculator Estimate your cost
Federal data College Scorecard profile

School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: August 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.

Programs at College of Charleston

Details below come from College of Charleston's own program pages, not from a ranking service or an aggregator. Each card links to the page it was read from and the date it was last checked, so you can confirm anything before you plan around it.

Executive MBA

Executive MBA
$57,500
  • Length 18 months
  • Credits 39
  • Delivery Hybrid
  • Meets Monthly weekends
What that price isFlat program total at $11,500 per term across five terms - the same rate for every candidate regardless of residency, including international students
Price includesPre-program online proficiency courses, one-on-one executive coaching, 360-degree assessments, all books and class materials, on-campus parking, meals, and graduation regalia
Class scheduleMonthly Friday-Saturday weekends in the first four terms, synchronous and asynchronous, plus two week-long residencies (January of year one and May of year two)
Residencies and travelTwo week-long residencies

Reported outcomes

Median earnings, 1 year out $67,635 Median of 34 graduates working one year after completion -22% vs. the $87,219 median across MBA Lab's directory
Median earnings, 4 years out $97,539 Median of 39 graduates working four years after completion +44% against the 1-year figure - two separate cohorts measured at different times, not one group's career path
Median federal graduate debt $36,116 Median across 30 borrowers entering repayment About 0.53x the 1-year earnings median. Federal loans only - private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings aren't counted

What these numbers are. Figures cover graduates of master's-level programs in Business Administration, Management and Operations (CIP 52.02) who received federal financial aid. At some institutions that group includes business master's degrees other than the MBA, and it never includes graduates who took no federal aid - so these are a directional signal about a school's business master's programs, not an MBA salary report. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Check College of Charleston's Scorecard profile. Full methodology.

Want to see what these figures could mean for your own timeline? Try the free MBA ROI calculator, prefilled with College of Charleston's context.

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Frequently asked questions

What MBA formats does College of Charleston offer?

MBA Lab's directory lists an executive MBA at College of Charleston, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.

How much does the Executive MBA at College of Charleston cost?

College of Charleston lists $57,500 for the Executive MBA. Flat program total at $11,500 per term across five terms - the same rate for every candidate regardless of residency, including international students. Price includes: Pre-program online proficiency courses, one-on-one executive coaching, 360-degree assessments, all books and class materials, on-campus parking, meals, and graduation regalia. Checked against the school's own page on July 27, 2026; costs change, so confirm before you apply.

How long is the Executive MBA at College of Charleston, and when does it meet?

The Executive MBA takes about 18 months, requires 39 credits, and is delivered in a hybrid format. Classes meet: Monthly Friday-Saturday weekends in the first four terms, synchronous and asynchronous, plus two week-long residencies (January of year one and May of year two)

What do graduates of College of Charleston's business master's programs earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of $67,635 one year after completion for graduates of master's-level Business Administration programs at College of Charleston who received federal financial aid. Four years out the reported median is $97,539. That group can include business master's degrees other than the MBA, and excludes graduates who took no federal aid, so treat it as a directional signal rather than an MBA salary figure.

How much debt do students take on at College of Charleston?

The reported median federal graduate debt is $36,116 for business master's graduates at College of Charleston. Against the reported one-year earnings median, that is about 0.53x a year of earnings. Federal loans are only part of the cost picture - it excludes private loans, employer sponsorship, and savings.

Is College of Charleston's business school AACSB-accredited?

Yes - College of Charleston appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.

Is College of Charleston a public or private institution?

College of Charleston is a public college, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Charleston, South Carolina. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

How do I compare College of Charleston with other schools in South Carolina?

Use a consistent rubric: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.

Where should I verify program details?

Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.

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