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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #2 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 132 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 160 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from C of C. This makes it the #332 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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Of the 171 communication & journalism students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from C of C, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 141 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the C of C communication & journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from C of C in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a master's in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at College of Charleston.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 171 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 66 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| History | 50 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 22 |
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