University of Charleston

Within six months after graduation, 85 percent of students at the University of Charleston are employed or accepted into graduate institutions. According to Payscale, students graduating from Charleston may expect to earn an average salary of 68,186 USD. Early grads can expect to make roughly 46,200 dollars. Internship and placement opportunities are available with corporations such Arnett Foster Toothman, the West Virginia State Auditor's Office, Real Corp Inc., Fripp Island Resort, and others.

The Center for Career Development provides services to both current and former students. It acts as a conduit between students and employers. Individual career coaching, support in graduate school selection, and access to job search resources such as Quinncia for resumes and mock interviews, Handshake for job and career management, and Career One Stop to assist in career pathways are just a few of the university's services. The CCD hosts activities such the Annual Career Fair, Graduate School Fair, Career Development Week, and the Etiquette and Networking Dinner.