by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Claflin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communications.
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The bachelor's program at Claflin was ranked #561 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #12 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 528 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 561 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Claflin University handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at Claflin is $23,156. This is less than $34,959, which is the national median of all communications majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at Claflin is $337 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Claflin was $687 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,476 | $16,476 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,480 | $9,480 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,250 | $5,250 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of communications bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 97% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Claflin University with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Claflin communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Claflin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at Claflin University.
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