Sciences and Mathematics programs at the College of Charleston have been recognized for their standards and their overall quality. South Carolina's Commission on Higher Education recently reviewed the 39 physical science and 42 life science programs in the State. Three of the five Commendations for Excellence that were awarded to physical science programs and three of the six awarded in the life sciences went to the College of Charleston. The College is unique in that every undergraduate science program reviewed was awarded a Commendation. From the Commissioner on Higher Education:

Biology
"Because of high productivity in all three of the Commission's categories, the superb teaching laboratories, the success of the faculty in acquiring research grants and involving undergraduates in the research projects, and the professional success of graduates of the program, the Biology program at the College of Charleston is commended for excellence."

Chemistry & Biochemistry
"The number of graduates produced each year from this program is astounding. They have done an incredible job of getting the students through the program in reasonable time periods...This is an outstanding undergraduate program from every perspective and certainly a program of distinction... in the region."

Computer Science
Major in either Computer Science or Computer Information Systems for some of the best learning experiences, job opportunities and the highest starting salaries of any major at the College of Charleston.  With computing and research facilities dedicated to the majors, students in Computer Science are enveloped in a stimulating intellectual and highly creative environment.  There are some 170 majors in computer science and computer information systems.  The faculty currently consists of ten roster faculty members.

Geology
"This is an outstanding program that attracts good students...Its graduates are in demand for, and take, professional jobs in South Carolina. Through outreach and involvement in K-12 schools and with other local organizations, the faculty serves the Charleston region very effectively."

Mathematics
The B.S. program in the Department of Mathematics is "very good, has regional distinction and has the potential to develop into an undergraduate program of national distinction". This degree, with its options in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and in (secondary) Teaching, "offers good flexibility and diversity to majors" and should be attractive "to students seeking an excellent mathematics undergraduate education". Our faculty are "strong and dedicated teachers" who have a "very strong research record"; a number of them have earned national recognition.

Physics & Astronomy
"The university should continue to support this gem of a program...It is a model for physics programs in four-year colleges. Other South Carolina institutions should follow its model of attention to the needs of undergraduates with diverse career aspirations."