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. Also, learn how UofSC Aiken ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at UofSC Aiken was ranked #507 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #9 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 474 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 507 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Aiken handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at UofSC Aiken is $34,654. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofSC Aiken, communications students borrow a median amount of $26,701 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communications bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,493.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC Aiken paid an average of $869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,398 | $20,856 |
| Fees | $362 | $362 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,736 | $8,736 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communications from UofSC Aiken in 2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Aiken with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UofSC Aiken 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 UofSC Aiken Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of South Carolina - Aiken.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 7 |