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 USCB ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The bachelor's program at USCB was ranked #503 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #8 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 471 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 503 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Beaufort handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of communications students who receive their bachelor's degree at USCB is $28,017. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USCB paid an average of $891 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $431 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,344 | $21,390 |
| Fees | $386 | $386 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,810 | $9,810 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,055 | $4,055 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from USCB. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USCB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Beaufort with a bachelor's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the USCB 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 USCB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communications majors at University of South Carolina - Beaufort.