Study Abroad. Advance Your Career.

Increase your earning potential. Make your résumé stand out.

Study abroad and build the skills that are in demand in a global economy. Become the confident professional who will have a clear edge in the job market.

Research from multiple international studies shows that experiencing another culture is strongly connected to:

  • Higher Employment Rates
  • Higher Starting Salaries
  • Professional Skills
  • Career Advancement

A College of Charleston student collects a water sample while studying abroad in South Africa Play video

In South Africa, we got to get hands-on experience actually doing geology mapping and looking at an environmental situation (acid mine drainage)...and seeing how dangerous it really is.

RJ Kozich, Geology Major

Study Abroad by the Numbers


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Study Abroad & Employability

Students who study abroad are employed within 12 months of graduation

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Higher Starting Salaries

Students who study abroad generally earn more when starting their career.

94%
Job-Ready Skill Development

94% of alumni say study abroad helped them build job‑ready skill. 50%+ say it helped them land their first job.

#1
Open Doors Report Ranking

College of Charleston national ranking for short-term programs (Master's Level Universities)